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In this fascination and accessible tour of the stars, noted writer and speaker Virginia Trimble discusses the search for life on other planets; how galaxies form; why stars explode and die; and the elusive nature of the dark matter in the universe. Trimble speculates on perplexing, unanswered questions and points to the formidible tasks to be faced by the next generation of astronomers. General science readers interested in astronomy and astrophysics.

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Author:   Virginia Trimble
Publisher:   American Institute of Physics
Imprint:   American Institute of Physics
Edition:   1992 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.490kg
ISBN:  

9780883187920

ISBN 10:   0883187922
Pages:   337
Publication Date:   27 May 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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