A new and inspiring Scientist in the Field installment
about the wonder of uncharted space . . .
The universe is rapidly expanding. Of that much scientists are
certain. But how fast? And with what implications for life on
earth?
Ellen Jackson and Nic Bishop follow Dr. Alex Fillippenko and
his High-Z Supernova Search Team to the Mauna Kea volcano
in Hawaii, where they will study space phenomena with the
eight-story Keck telescope.
There, they look for supernovae and black holes, and study dark
energy.
The Mysterious Universe: Supernovae, Dark Energy, and Black Holes is a fascinating and educational
exploration of the universe. Perfect for the budding astronaut, physicist, or anyone interested in
understanding the cosmic world around us, this book will astound and inspire.
In this book, readers will learn
- what makes a supernovae so super
- that the number of stars in the universe is greater than the number of all the grains of sand on our
planet
- that the difference between redshift and blueshift is more than just color. . . and much, much more!
Ellen Jackson is the author of more than forty books for children.
She lives in Santa Barbara, California.
Visit her website at www.ellenjackson.net.
The award-winning photographer Nic Bishop is known for his stopaction
wildlife photographs. He lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Visit his website at www.nicbishop.com.
Advance Praise for The Mysterious Universe: Supernovae, Dark Energy, and Black Holes
* "Jackson's clear, logically organized text provides appropriate background . . . Thoughtful design adds to the pleasure of this splendid invitation to explore darker corners of the universe."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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