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Our Universe

An Astronomer’s Guide

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By: Jo Dunkley
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Most of us have heard of black holes and supernovas, galaxies and the big bang. But few of us understand more than the bare facts about the universe we call home. What is really out there? How did it all begin? Where are we going?

Jo Dunkley begins in Earth's neighborhood, explaining the nature of the solar system, the stars in our night sky, and the Milky Way. She then moves out past nearby galaxies - and back in time - to the horizon of the observable universe, which contains over a hundred billion galaxies, each with billions of stars, many orbited by planets, some of which may host life. These visible objects in space sit in a web of dark matter, mysterious stuff we cannot see or yet understand. Dunkley traces the evolution of the universe from the big bang 14 billion years ago, past the birth of the sun and our planets, to today and beyond. She explains cutting-edge debates about such perplexing phenomena as the accelerating expansion of the universe and the possibility that our universe is only one of many.

Our Universe conveys with authority and grace the thrill of scientific discovery and a contagious enthusiasm for the endless wonders of space-time.

©2019 Jo Dunkley (P)2019 Tantor Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Cosmology Physics Science Solar System Interstellar Black Hole Mathematics System Universe

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Wonderful book. Enjoyed every bit, from beginning to end. highly recommended. Thank you for all the time and effort put into this project.

Wonderful Book

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Wonderful little history of cosmology. This is the type of book that gets you hooked on astronomy.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Wonderful

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Jo "Slam" Dunkley scores big with this simple and easy to understand overview of the cosmos! I'm a huge fan.

A Slam Dunk(ley) of a book!

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From the narrator all the way down to the subject matter. All around a wonderful listen.

Great book!

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elegant explanations of complex and simple phenomena. Starts slow and goes through the history and evidence of each scientific discovery.

Elegant explanations

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One of the better space etc books I have listened too. Got into the facts and theories not just idolize the theorists. Loved the start! Solid book would rec

Really good

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This is one of the few audiobooks I keep coming back to. Might be a weird comment, but I really enjoy the way Dr. Dunkley organizes and presents ideas.
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I want Dr. Dunkley to narrate every book I listen to. Tone is calm, energy is welcoming and invites curiosity. Material is communicated very well.

Give me more!!!

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Clear, concise, compellingly read, with fantastic word pictures to illuminate complex concepts and the realities of our universe as we current understand it. Jo Dunkley is a great narrator and author. I regret I’m unable to sit in her lectures and I’m sure they are captivating.

Outstanding!!!

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very interesting. this book gives you a basic exploration of our universe and how it may have come to be.

listened to it in 2 days, it flows well

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Take a voyage with Jo along the history of the universe! It's a contemporary piece with the latest understandings of the universe's lifecycle. The author is passionate, easily understandable, and describes concepts in a clear and concise way. If you're interested in the topic I would definitely check the book or audible book out.

Contemporary piece written by a passionate writer

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