Astronomical

From Quarks to Quasars, the Science of Space at Its Strangest

De: Tim James

Narrado por: Tim James

Does the big bang prove the existence of God? What's the universe expanding into? Is Earth the only planet which supports life? Why did the greatest astronomer in history murder his pet moose?

Space is the biggest, oldest, hottest, coldest, strangest thing a human can study. It's no surprise then, that the weirdest facts in science (not to mention the weirdest scientists themselves) are found in astrophysics and cosmology.

If you're looking for instructions on how to set up your grandad's telescope this book probably isn't for you. In Astronomical, Tim James takes us on a tour of the known (and unknown) universe, focusing on the most mind-boggling stuff we've come across, as well as unpacking the latest theories about what's really going on out there.

Guiding us through Einstein's relativity, quantum mechanics and string theory, Astronomical delves into the baffling corners of the cosmos and tackles the biggest mysteries we face: from alien life to the zodiac, from white holes to wormholes, from quasars to quark stars. This is the science of space at its absolute strangest!

From the creation of the universe out of nothing to the Large Hadron Collider and the universe's ongoing expansion, Tim explores our planetary neighbours, where it snows metal on Venus, there are underground lakes on Mars and rivers of petrol on Titan.

He then looks beyond our solar system: to exoplanets which could support life, rogue planets, quark stars, quasars, neutron stars and more. Tim looks at black holes (and how to survive in one), wormholes, white holes as well as dark energy, dark matter and even a bit of string theory thrown in for good measure. He explains the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence, including the discovery of Martian fossils in the Alan Hills meteorite and the tantalising 'Wow signal' transmission earth received in 1973 - still unexplained.

He also rebuts resurgent anti-science movements, including the Flat Earth Society and discusses what's really going on inside Area 51.

To close, Tim finishes by looking at human achievements in space including how rockets work, how faster-than-light warp-drives (currently being investigated by NASA) work and how we plan to colonise both the moon and Mars.

©2020 Tim James (P)2020 Hachette Audio UK

Reseñas de la Crítica

"In the same light-heartedly informative spirit as his previous, Elemental, Tim James gives us an entertaining gallop through light years of space science, from the big bang to UFOs." (Andrew Crumey, author of The Great Chain of Unbeing)

"Who said science was dry? Certainly not Tim James." (New York Post)

really fantastic book

full of really cool content but isn't tough to understand at all. held my attention all the way through.

One of the best boos I have listened to.

You will be learning and be entertained. makes the subject funn. Great for people just learning about Astronomy ang Physics.

Entertaining science

Talking about science as fact and in a humorous way with anecdotes and real world explanations

Not an Astrophysics Fan But Liked Tim's Narration

Like Tim's other titles, this is another tale-telling title, can listen to continuously never getting bored.

Educational & Entertaining

Some of the information I already knew; some was new to me. Very well presented. I thought Mr,. James’ English accent would be an issue for me. Nope, I understood him clearly throughout the audiobook.

His explanation of life forms and aliens was both comical and informative.

Highly recommend this book.

Tim James is da man

Tim, you are an inspired writer but an even more inspired narrator. Please, please, please always narrate your own books!