Our Universe

Our Universe

Joe Tyndall

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Long Hikes Press
Año de edición:
2026
Materia
Astrofísica
ISBN:
9798952316027
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Modern science emerged in 1609. What have we learned since then? And why do so few people know this information?Curious about the mysteries of our Universe but intimidated by complex equations and jargon-heavy textbooks? You are not alone. Many eager learners find themselves stuck, overwhelmed by dense materials and fragmented explanations.Enter 'Our Universe,' a groundbreaking guide that distills the vastness of the cosmos into a compact, concept-first narrative. This book bridges classical and modern physics, cosmology, and life sciences. It explores the realms of the very big and the very small. An MIT escapee using vivid metaphors and simple analogies has made these profound concepts accessible, teaching ideas even 6th graders can grasp.For the cost of reading 58 pages, achieve a big-picture understanding of our universe from the big bang to black holes, grok the conceptual foundations of modern physics without the advanced math to solve problems (the author shows some of the formulas), gain intuitive insights into special and general relativity and quantum mechanics plus their real-world applications, access a concise primer on the standard model of particle physics, and survey cosmology with clear explanations suitable for everyone.'Our Universe' embarks on a journey to comprehend our cosmos with clarity and confidence. This book not only empowers you with knowledge but also encourages you to think critically and engage with skepticism. Discover how many science videos unintentionally misrepresent the big bang. Learn why our universe has never been 'infinitely' small or 'infinitely' large. The next time you meet a creationist, you will understand what science has learned that they continue to deny.

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