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Set in southern California, this narrative chronicles a groundbreaking journey undertaken by researchers using a powerful 200-inch telescope to explore the universe's origins and fate. Their ambitious quest revolutionized physics and astronomy, leading to significant discoveries like quasars and black holes, while also sparking fame and controversy. The book highlights the dedication and passion of the scientists who bravely confronted profound existential questions, ultimately shaping our understanding of the cosmos.
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Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos, Dennis Overbye
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos
- Subtitle
- The Story of the Scientific Quest for the Secret of the Universe
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dennis Overbye
- Publisher
- Back Bay Books
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 476
- ISBN13
- 9780316648967
- Category
- Astronomy / Space / Cosmonautics
- Description
- Set in southern California, this narrative chronicles a groundbreaking journey undertaken by researchers using a powerful 200-inch telescope to explore the universe's origins and fate. Their ambitious quest revolutionized physics and astronomy, leading to significant discoveries like quasars and black holes, while also sparking fame and controversy. The book highlights the dedication and passion of the scientists who bravely confronted profound existential questions, ultimately shaping our understanding of the cosmos.