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Super Smart Science: Astrophysics Made Easy Dr Alistair Butcher

Super Smart Science: Astrophysics Made Easy By Dr Alistair Butcher

Super Smart Science: Astrophysics Made Easy by Dr Alistair Butcher


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Summary

High physics concepts made easy! Discover the ins and outs of astrophysics.

Super Smart Science: Astrophysics Made Easy Summary

Super Smart Science: Astrophysics Made Easy by Dr Alistair Butcher

Welcome to the wonderful world of astrophysics!

Discover the mysteries of astrophysics. From understanding how gravity work and how it affects space and time to the secrets of dark holes, dark matter and dark energy, these complex concepts are explained clearly and simply with the help of clear designs and illustrations. You'll soon hold the keys to understanding the formation of stars and how astrophysics is used in everyday life.

Super Smart Science series takes highly complex physics concepts and explains them in clear and straight-forward ways through the use of everyday relatable examples.

Clear designs and illustrations combined with easy-to-understand text introduce concepts such as subatomic particles, light as a wave and particle and other such scientific discoveries.

Perfect for science-mad kids aged 11 and up and those with the curiosity to delve deeper into the world of science.

Written by and in consultation with experts in the field of physics.

About Dr Alistair Butcher

Alistair is physicist turned software engineer. He has an MSci from King's College London and a PhD in Particle Physics from Royal Holloway. During his PhD he worked as part of a collaboration searching for dark matter, none was found. He loves drawing, writing, and most things sci-fi related. He used to play classical guitar and is sure he'll pick it back up one day.

Table of Contents

  • 1: Welcome to astrophysics
  • 2: What is gravity?
  • 3: Bending space-time
  • 4: Stars
  • 5: Nuclear fusion
  • 6: The main sequence
  • 7: The death of stars
  • 8: Supernovae
  • 9: Black holes
  • 10: Extreme gravity
  • 11: Galaxies
  • 12: Dark matter
  • 13: Dark energy and the exploding universe
  • 14: Glossary
  • 15: Index

Additional information

GOR013104902
9781526313737
1526313731
Super Smart Science: Astrophysics Made Easy by Dr Alistair Butcher
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Hachette Children's Group
2021-10-14
32
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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