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In the last forty years scientists have made stunning discoveries about the Milky Way Galaxy, home of the Earth, Sun, and countless other stars. In the first popular account of these discoveries, Ken Croswell describes current thinking on the Milky Way and reveals how knowledge of the Galaxy can give us insight into the origins of the universe as a whole. He introduces us to the astronomers who have contributed to our understanding of the Galaxy, and explains new research showing that there may be a black hole at the centre of the Milky Way, with a million times more mass than the Sun, and that the oldest stars preserve the elements created in the big bang, thereby serving as `fossils' of the universe's earliest days. This book is intended for students and scientists working in the field of Astronomy. Anyone interested in the origins of the universe.
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Wow, I loved this book, and recommend it to every scientifically curious person. In a wonderfully easy to read style, Dr. Croswell tells a facinating tale of how our understanding of stars and the Milky Way Galaxy has came about. The competition of ideas, and the human struggle to piece together bits and pieces of evidence make this a mystery book far better for me than any bedside novel. I especially liked the many direct quotes from the researchers involved. It reveals the human aspect, and frequent battle, of the scientific process. This is the single best book in my astronomy library.
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Imagine your first book sells to publishers around the world. It is discovered in Germany, Poland, China, England. The New York Times raves and the LA Times picks it as a runner up for their book award. That is The Alchemy of the Heavens by Dr. Ken Croswell. This gem has been praised and Croswell has been compared most favorably to the greatest living astronomers. His prose is a pleasure that makes him unique among science writers. Don't hesitate to buy this one.
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I bought this book as reading material to go with a short astronomy lecture course at university. The book was totally fascinating and told the story of the exploration of the heavens in such a clear way. Honestly loved it. And it's got some great quotes and stories to tell!
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