Overview

Galaxy: Mapping the Cosmostells the rich scientific story of galaxy evolution and observation discoveries of 'spiral nebulae', the nature of galaxies and the current 'World Model'. Astronomer James Geach takes us on a tour of what is currently known and unknown, discussing why the ancient science of astronomy continues to fascinate humanity. Appealing to all readers interested in astronomy and cosmology, and featuring 100 colour illustrations, Galaxy explores the enigma of our cosmic habitat, chronicling how our home in the Universe came to be.

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9781780235165

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'Book of the Month ... Galaxy: Mapping the Cosmos is a beautifully illustrated exploration of the Universe beyond the Milky Way, and the mysteries and wonders of extragalactic astronomy. Geach is ideally placed to be our guide on this journey - a researcher in the fast-changing field of galaxy evolution, he displays both breadth and depth of knowledge, happily matched by a talent for engaging, nontechnical prose and an eye for a simile. His work with some of the biggest and most advanced of modern telescopes also provides the vicarious pleasure of some armchair astronomical tourism ... An enthralling, detailed and beautiful look at one of the most challenging and exciting areas of modern astronomy, and a great addition to any enthusiast's library.' - Sky at Night Magazine 'Astrophysicist Geach goes an order of magnitude further than the usual popular astronomy title - those full of breathtaking images, but little in the way of context - by giving readers the fascinating stories revealed by those images: how galaxies are created, how they evolve, and what they tell us about our universe. The sheer variety is stunning ... A winner on every level.' - Publishers Weekly 'The night sky is a landscape that has captured the imaginations of millions. Today, we're learning more about the Universe than ever, and James Geach is at the forefront of the quest to find out more ... Geach explains complicated ideas in modern astronomy so that they are understandable by anyone with a basic grasp of physics. An excellent guide to a world many of us never get to see, both on and off this planet.' - Focus

Author Information

James Geach is Professor of Astrophysics at the Centre for Astrophysics Research at the University of Hertfordshire, and author of Galaxy: Mapping the Cosmos (Reaktion, 2015).

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