30-Second Astronomy: The 50 Most Mindblowing Discoveries in Astronomy, Each Explained in Half a Minute

by François Fressin

Book Overview

How hot is Venus? Can you distinguish between a pulsar and a quasar? Is there a universe or a multiverse? Where do we fit into the infinitely grand scheme of things? This book takes you on a cosmic tour, shedding light on objects and places, explaining some big ideas, concepts and discoveries.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1435152603
• ISBN13: 9781435152601
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Metro Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.