Book Details

State of the Universe 2008 : New Images, Discoveries, and Events

Publication year: 2008

: 978-0-387-73998-4

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Provides an annual astronomy review suitable for the popular science level reader to be published every September. The book will cover all major astronomical news on topics beyond the Solar System and place them in the context of the longer term goals of astronomers and astrophysicists around the world. The aim is to capture the excitement and vibrancy of modern astronomical research. This section also includes web links for all major news stories, providing a bridge between the public news stories and the actual research web sites.


: Physics and Astronomy, Humanities, Social Science and Law, Popular Science in Astronomy, Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Astronomy, Observations and Techniques, Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics), Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory, Astrobiology, Galaxy, Hubble, Observatories, Popular Science, Universe, Wallace, Astronomical research, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Planetary systems, Planets, Space, Telescopes