The Universe: Its Beginning And End
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
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What lies at the very edges of existence — before the first moment of creation and beyond the final flicker of stellar light? The Universe: Its Beginning and End by Lloyd Motz is a sweeping scientific odyssey that chronicles the birth, life, and ultimate fate of the cosmos, guiding readers from the primordial fireball of the Big Bang through the grand architecture of galaxies, stars, and the fundamental forces that govern all matter. With a foreword by the celebrated astronomer Patrick Moore lending additional authority, the book presents complex astrophysical concepts with remarkable clarity, making the profound mysteries of cosmology accessible to the curious general reader without sacrificing intellectual rigour. Motz, a distinguished Columbia University astronomer, argues with confident precision that understanding the universe's destiny requires a deep appreciation of its origins, weaving together nuclear physics, stellar evolution, and cosmological theory into a unified and compelling narrative. His prose is authoritative yet engaging, striking a balance between scientific exactitude and genuine wonder that keeps the reader perpetually on the edge of revelation. For anyone who has ever gazed at a night sky and asked the oldest of human questions, this volume offers not just answers, but an invitation to contemplate the full, staggering sweep of cosmic time.
Author: Lloyd Motz
Format: Paperback
Genre: Astronomy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What lies at the very edges of existence — before the first moment of creation and beyond the final flicker of stellar light? The Universe: Its Beginning and End by Lloyd Motz is a sweeping scientific odyssey that chronicles the birth, life, and ultimate fate of the cosmos, guiding readers from the primordial fireball of the Big Bang through the grand architecture of galaxies, stars, and the fundamental forces that govern all matter. With a foreword by the celebrated astronomer Patrick Moore lending additional authority, the book presents complex astrophysical concepts with remarkable clarity, making the profound mysteries of cosmology accessible to the curious general reader without sacrificing intellectual rigour. Motz, a distinguished Columbia University astronomer, argues with confident precision that understanding the universe's destiny requires a deep appreciation of its origins, weaving together nuclear physics, stellar evolution, and cosmological theory into a unified and compelling narrative. His prose is authoritative yet engaging, striking a balance between scientific exactitude and genuine wonder that keeps the reader perpetually on the edge of revelation. For anyone who has ever gazed at a night sky and asked the oldest of human questions, this volume offers not just answers, but an invitation to contemplate the full, staggering sweep of cosmic time.