Luke A. Barnes is a postdoctoral researcher at the Sydney Institute for Astronomy, whose work delves into galaxy formation and the fine-tuning of the universe for life. His research suggests the universe is remarkably suited for life's existence, prompting profound questions about the nature of reality. Barnes explores how scientific discovery and philosophical inquiry can illuminate these fascinating concepts.
For all those who wonder about our bizarre universe, and those who want to overthrow the big bang, this book gives you 'just the facts': the observations that have shaped established ideas and theories. The authors pull back the curtains, and show how cosmology really works.