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The Zoomable Universe
A Step-by-Step Tour Through Cosmic Scale, from the Infinite to the Infinitesimal
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An epic, full-colour visual journey through all scales of the universe - from the largest to the smallest.
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Embark on a breathtaking, cutting-edge voyage through the enormity of our reality—travelling one 'power of ten' or order of magnitude at a time.
Inspired by the classic Powers of Ten film and bestselling book by Charles and Ray Eames, the award-winning astrobiologist Caleb Scharf and acclaimed artist Ron Miller guide us from the very edge of the observable universe—about 91 billion light years away—to the subatomic realm, where the fabric of space-time itself behaves in a way that confounds all the rules of physics we currently know.
Gorgeously designed and visually inspiring, The Zoomable Universe takes a truly unique approach toward explaining our place in the universe, charting an unforgettable course through galaxies, black holes, solar systems, stars and planets, oceans and continents, plants and animals, micro-organisms, atoms, quantum fields, and much, much more.
Stops along the way—all enlivened by Scharf's sparkling prose and original insights into the nature of our universe—include the surface of a rogue planet, the back of an elephant, and the contours of a DNA strand.
With navigational aids that allow readers to track their progress from one scale to the next, and packed with over 100 original full colour illustrations and infographics, The Zoomable Universe is a whimsical celebration of discovery. It is a testament to our astounding ability to see beyond our own vantage point and chart a course from the farthest-flung edge of the cosmos to its mind-boggling depths—an unforgettable journey that will thrill readers of every age who want to discover more about the incredible reality we inhabit.
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The Zoomable Universe by Caleb Scharf offers readers an enthralling exploration from the outer reaches of the cosmos to the intricacies of atoms. It is celebrated for its captivating blend of cosmology, astrophysics, and quantum physics, making complex concepts accessible with everyday language and vivid metaphors. The book is particularly praised for its striking illustrations and engaging infographics, which aid in visualising vast quantities, making it ideal for casual readers and young students.
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ISBN: 9781786494047
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 October 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Atlantic Books
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 970g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Caleb Scharf is the award-winning author of The Copernicus Complex and Gravity's Engines, and the director of the Columbia Astrobiology Centre. He has written for The New Yorker and Nature, among other publications. He lives in New York City with his wife and two daughters.
Ron Miller is a Hugo Award-winning illustrator and author whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Scientific American, Smithsonian, the international bestselling app Journey to the Exoplanets, the definitive editions of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Journey to the Center of the Earth, and many other books. He served as the art director for the National Air and Space Museum's Albert Einstein Planetarium. He lives in Virginia.
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