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Sarah Cruddas has been looking to the skies her entire life. Her childhood was spent staring at the moon and hearing stories of the space race, and she worked in a fruit factory to fund her love of the subject. Her subsequent career studying astrophysics and becoming a television host and space journalist has seen her report on space exploration and chase launches across the world. In Look Up Sarah explains why she has always been a passionate advocate for why space should matter - to everyone.

The Kid Who Touched the Stars is a beautifully told, inspiring story about the childhood and coming of age of one of the greatest visionaries of our time. “Elon looked down at the street. The lights were bright. Mom, Kimbal, and Tosca would be along soon to pick him up. They’d left him in the bookstore a few hours ago, but he’d lost all sense of time. In the book he was reading, people left Earth and explored the universe. He closed his eyes and pictured himself as one of them. One day, I’ll ride a spaceship and travel to faraway planets. He smiled. Just the thought of that made him...

"Universe Deciphered" invites listeners on a transformative journey through the cosmos, uncovering the most profound insights that astronomy has to offer. Bridging the gap between celestial wonder and scientific understanding, this compendium illuminates the mysteries and marvels of the universe through 100 pivotal discoveries. From the early observations of Galileo to the latest findings from space telescopes, "Universe Deciphered" chronicles the advancements that have expanded our knowledge and reshaped our perspective of the cosmos.

You're no idiot, of course. You know Heisenburg's uncertainty principle has nothing to do with where you put your car keys. But modern cosmology is relatively complicated. The mystery of the universe definitely isn't one we can flip to the end to see whodunit. That hasn't stopped physicists, astronomers and philosophers from searching for clues! The topic is infinite (literally), but once you've listened to this audiobook you'll have a solid idea of our place in the universe and even where the cosmos itself might be headed.

The Ark of the Covenant has been lost for more than 2600 years. Many sources allege that the Knights Templar had discovered it while they were in Israel during the Crusades (and they may have hidden it elsewhere). No one is talking about where the Ark is located today. But there were hints to its whereabouts hidden right in front of us. The word 'Ark' appeared clearly in rebus pictograms. In fact, you'll be surprised to find the extent to which there were clues to the Ark concealed in the artwork pertaining to the Knights Templar. This book explores just what the secrecy around the Ark ...

Ignite your curiosity for the cosmos with "Celestial Mechanics." This comprehensive eBook dives into the fascinating world where physics and astronomy converge, unfolding the clockwork-like mechanics of our universe and stirring your imagination to the stars and beyond. Beginning with an insightful introduction to celestial mechanics, the eBook subtly navigates you across millennia-old standpoints, tracing how our understanding of heavenly bodies has evolved over time. It illuminates the relevance of celestial mechanics in the contemporary world, providing a compelling narrative that is ...

Embark on a captivating voyage through realms beyond imagination with "The Multiverse Journey." This mesmerizing exploration will transport you across dimensions, unraveling the mysteries of parallel universes. Dive into the enigma of the multiverse theory, tracing its origins and uncovering why this knowledge is vital to our understanding of reality. Journey through the diverse branches of multiverse theories, from the mind-bending Quantum Multiverse to the cosmic tapestry of the Inflationary Multiverse, and the cyclical rhythms of the Cyclic Multiverse. Each chapter offers a gateway into ...

Something strange is going on in the cosmos. Scientists are uncovering a catalogue of weird phenomena that simply can’t be explained by our long-established theories of the universe. Particles with unbelievable energies are bursting from beneath the Antarctic ice. Unknown forces seem to be tugging on the basic building blocks of matter. Stars are flying away from us far faster than anyone can explain. In Space Oddities, Harry Cliff provides a riveting look at the universe’s most confounding puzzles.

In this thrilling history, David Baker captures the longest possible time span—from the Big Bang to the present day—in an astonishingly concise retelling. His impressive timeline includes the "rise of complexity" in the cosmos and the creation of the first atoms; the origin of all galaxies, stars, and our solar system; and the evolution of life on Earth, from tiny single-celled organisms to human beings.

Qui de mieux que Nathalie A. Cabrol pour faire le point dans un essai vivant et didactique sur l’une des questions les plus profondes de l’humanité : sommes-nous seuls dans l’Univers ? La directrice scientifique du centre SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, " Recherche d’intelligence extraterrestre ") aborde tour à tour l’exploration de notre système solaire, la recherche des exoplanètes, celle des signaux extraterrestres et les types de civilisations ou vies qu’on espère y trouver.

Unlock the mysteries of the universe with Eyes on the Cosmos, an enlightening journey through the history and future of telescopic discovery. This captivating eBook reveals how our fascination with the stars has driven technological advancements and expanded our understanding of the cosmos. Begin your adventure with the birth of telescopes, where pioneers like Galileo revolutionized our view of the heavens. Follow the evolution of these powerful tools from early reflecting and refracting telescopes to the launch of space observatories like Hubble, which unveiled unprecedented cosmic wonders...

Unearth the secrets of the universe with The Cosmic Puzzle, a fascinating journey into the unseen realms of dark matter and dark energy. This captivating exploration delves into the depths of our cosmos, uncovering the mysteries that have puzzled scientists and dreamers alike. Begin with an intriguing introduction into the Unseen Universe and a historical dive into dark matter and dark energy. Explore what dark matter is—and isn’t—through a genius weave of scientific deduction and the latest discoveries in galactic rotations. Dive deeper into dark energy and its crucial role in the ...

Step into the mysterious and expansive universe with "Beyond the Infinite," a fascinating exploration of cosmic endings and the profound questions they pose. This compelling eBook takes you on an exhilarating journey through the potential fates of our universe—from chilling desolation to rebirth, and every possibility in between. Begin with a sweeping introduction to the cosmic marvels and the inevitable fate that awaits. Delve into theories such as the Big Chill, where entropy reigns supreme and the universe quietly fades into a cold void. Uncover the mysteries of the Big Crunch, a ...

Si la Lune m'était comptée... Fatoumata Kebe décrypte pour le lecteur non spécialiste les mystères qui entourent la Lune. Elle passe au crible mythes et légendes, et nous dévoile la réalité de cet astre encore mal connu du grand public. Ce sujet devrait trouver un écho particulier en librairie et dans les médias en 2019, année de célébration des 50 ans de la mission Apollo et des premiers pas de l'homme sur la Lune.

Qual è il futuro dell’uomo nell’universo? Siamo soli nel cosmo? Esistono altre Terre che l’umanità può colonizzare? Queste sono solo alcune delle domande a cui Giovanni Covone, professore di astrofisica, cerca di dare risposta puntando lo sguardo in alto, verso il cielo e le stelle. Perché la storia della ricerca astronomica è antica quanto l’uomo stesso, dai primi, rudimentali eppure brillanti tentativi di studiare le stelle a occhio nudo, fino alle ultime missioni spaziali, svolte con l’ausilio di enormi, modernissimi telescopi.

Qué Demonios Tenéis es un tratado, el cual explica que existe un mundo invisible más real, y más inminente que el mundo físico. Es tan increíble que es totalmente ridículo porque va en contra de todo lo que vosotros sabéis, o conocéis como la VERDAD en vuestras vidas. Vuestras mentes serán aceleradas a siete mil revoluciones por segundo tratando de entender a la VERDAD DE DIOS, y trataréis de escapar de la comprensión de las cosas naturales del universo escondidas a simple vista. Henry Enrix os detalla las dimensiones del tiempo, el espacio, y la materia, las cuales colapsarán ...

Spectroscopy, the study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation, may sound complex and esoteric, but at its heart lies a simple and profound idea: the colors of light can reveal the secrets of the universe. From the examination of distant stars to the analysis of molecules in a laboratory, spectroscopy is the key that unlocks the hidden stories encoded in light.

Tommaso Ghidini, da vent'anni coinvolto nei più prestigiosi programmi aerospaziali al mondo e alto funzionario dell'Agenzia Spaziale Europea, quella passione l'ha scoperta molto presto: il volo. L'irresistibile attrazione per quello spazio senza confini che è il cielo, sottile congiunzione tra la Terra e le stelle, ha plasmato la sua esistenza. Ghidini oggi ha occhi che vedono il futuro più da vicino di molti altri.

The European Space Agency released a map of the afterglow of the big bang map, which contains anomalies that challenge our understanding of the universe. This is the first book to address what will be an epoch-defining scientific paradigm shift. Will we ever know what happened before the big bang? What's at the bottom of a black hole? Are there universes beyond our own? Does time exist? Are the once immutable laws of physics changing?

The year 2024 is marked by an astronomical phenomenon of monumental significance: the 2024 Supernova. This event is anticipated to be one of the most visually spectacular and scientifically significant astronomical events of the century.