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- catalog abstract ""This book conveys the thrill of observing strange and surprising features of the universe and the satisfaction gained by understanding them through modern science." "Using simple analogies and a wealth of illustrations, Professor Narlikar skilfully steers us through a cosmic journey of discovery, starting from the Earth and solar system and stepping out to the farthest reaches of the universe. Each of the seven wonders represents a range of mysterious phenomena or a class of spectacular events or remarkable cosmic objects that have challenged human curiosity and often defied explanation."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b11333546.
- catalog created "1999.".
- catalog date "1999".
- catalog date "1999.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1999.".
- catalog description ""This book conveys the thrill of observing strange and surprising features of the universe and the satisfaction gained by understanding them through modern science." "Using simple analogies and a wealth of illustrations, Professor Narlikar skilfully steers us through a cosmic journey of discovery, starting from the Earth and solar system and stepping out to the farthest reaches of the universe. Each of the seven wonders represents a range of mysterious phenomena or a class of spectacular events or remarkable cosmic objects that have challenged human curiosity and often defied explanation."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Wonder 1. Leaving terra firma -- Wonder 2. Giants and dwarfs of the stellar world -- Wonder 3. When stars explode ... -- Wonder 4. Pulsars: the timekeepers of the cosmos -- Wonder 5. Gravity: the great dictator -- Wonder 6. Illusions in space -- Wonder 7. The expanding universe.".
- catalog extent "x, 324 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0521630878".
- catalog identifier "0521638984 (pbk.)".
- catalog issued "1999".
- catalog issued "1999.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press,".
- catalog subject "520 21".
- catalog subject "Astronomy Popular works.".
- catalog subject "QB44.2 .N37 1999".
- catalog tableOfContents "Wonder 1. Leaving terra firma -- Wonder 2. Giants and dwarfs of the stellar world -- Wonder 3. When stars explode ... -- Wonder 4. Pulsars: the timekeepers of the cosmos -- Wonder 5. Gravity: the great dictator -- Wonder 6. Illusions in space -- Wonder 7. The expanding universe.".
- catalog title "Seven wonders of the Cosmos / Jayant V. Narlikar.".
- catalog type "Popular works. fast".
- catalog type "text".