Marcia Bartusiak Book order

An award-winning science writer presents a captivating collection of cosmological essays for the armchair astronomer The galaxy, the multiverse, and the history of astronomy are explored in this engaging compilation of cosmological tales by multiple-award-winning science writer Marcia Bartusiak. In thirty-two concise and engrossing essays, the author provides a deeper understanding of the nature of the universe and those who strive to uncover its mysteries. Bartusiak shares the back stories for many momentous astronomical discoveries, including the contributions of such pioneers as Beatrice Tinsley, with her groundbreaking research in galactic evolution, and Jocelyn Bell Burnell, the scientist who first discovered radio pulsars. An endlessly fascinating collection that you can dip into in any order, these pieces will transport you to ancient Mars, when water flowed freely across its surface; to the collision of two black holes, a cosmological event that released fifty times more energy than was radiating from every star in the universe; and to the beginning of time itself.

An updated classic that recounts the long hunt for Einstein's predicted gravitational waves-and celebrates their recent discovery

The contentious history of the idea of the black hole the most fascinating and bizarre celestial object in the heavens

Exploring a pivotal moment in human history, this book delves into the groundbreaking revelations about the vastness and true nature of the universe. It captures the awe and wonder of discovery, highlighting the transformative impact these findings have had on our understanding of existence and the cosmos. Through engaging narratives, it invites readers to reflect on humanity's quest for knowledge and the profound implications of our place in the universe.