{"product_id":"astronomical-tim-james-9781643137872","title":"Astronomical: From Quarks to Quasars: The Science of Space at Its Strangest","description":"\u003cb\u003eGuiding us through Einstein's theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, and string theory, \u003ci\u003eAstronomical\u003c\/i\u003e explains the baffling mysteries of the cosmos: from alien life to the zodiac; from white holes to wormholes; from quasars to quark stars--all within a narrative that is as entertaining as it is edifying.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDoes the Big Bang prove the existence of God? What's the Universe expanding into? Is Earth the only planet which supports life? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpace is the biggest, oldest, hottest, coldest, strangest thing a human can study. It's no surprise then, that the weirdest facts in science (not to mention the weirdest scientists themselves) are found in astrophysics and cosmology. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you're looking for instructions on how to set up your grandad's telescope this book probably isn't for you. In \u003ci\u003eAstronomical\u003c\/i\u003e, Tim James takes us on a tour of the known (and unknown) universe, focusing on the most-mind boggling stuff we've come across, as well as unpacking the latest theories about what's really going on out there. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGuiding us through Einstein's relativity, quantum mechanics and string theory, \u003ci\u003eAstronomical\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the baffling corners of the cosmos and tackles the biggest mysteries we face: from alien life to the zodiac; from white holes to wormholes; from quasars to quark stars. This is the science of space at its absolute strangest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tim James\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1643137875\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781643137872\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pegasus Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/09\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.06h x 6.06w x 0.71d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/26\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2022","brand":"Tim James","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44051006521599,"sku":"9781643137872","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_68f51203-f307-4213-afa2-4beef3700f67.jpg?v=1685010531","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/astronomical-tim-james-9781643137872","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}