Towards the edge of the universe : a review of modern cosmology / Stuart Clark.

Author/creator Clark, Stuart
Format Book
Publication InfoChichester ; New York : Wiley, 1997.
Descriptionxxi, 209 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesWiley-Praxis series in astronomy and astrophysics
Wiley-Praxis series in astronomy and astrophysics. ^A384833
Contents The astronomical census -- The tools of the trade -- Observational cosmology -- The big bang -- The cosmological distance ladder -- Active and iras galaxies -- The formation of galaxies -- The glow from the edge -- The fate of the universe.
Local noteLittle-298799--305131004842V
General note"Published in association with Praxix Publishing."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 205-206) and index.
LCCN 95048036
ISBN0471962481 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN047196249X (pbk. : alk. paper)