Cosmic catastrophes: supernovae, gamma-ray bursts, and adventures in hyperspace

In this tour de force of the ultimate and extreme in the universe, renowned astrophysicist and author J. Craig Wheeler takes readers on a breathtaking journey to supernovae, black holes, gamma-ray bursts and adventures in hyperspace. This is no far-fetched science fiction tale, but an enthusiastic e...

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Main Author: Wheeler, J. C. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge [u.a.] Cambridge Univ. Press 2000
Edition:1. publ.
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Summary:In this tour de force of the ultimate and extreme in the universe, renowned astrophysicist and author J. Craig Wheeler takes readers on a breathtaking journey to supernovae, black holes, gamma-ray bursts and adventures in hyperspace. This is no far-fetched science fiction tale, but an enthusiastic exploration of ideas at the cutting edge of science. 33 halftones.
Physical Description:XV, 288 S. Ill., graph. Darst.
ISBN:0521651956