About the book
A key protagonist explains how the first 3D maps of galaxies were created, revealing gigantic holes, 'cosmic voids', in the Universe. This fascinating story of the birth of a major pillar of cosmology is a useful case study of how a scientific discovery is made and becomes accepted.
Editions of The Discovery of Cosmic Voids
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781108491136
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A key protagonist explains how the first 3D maps of galaxies were created, revealing gigantic holes, 'cosmic voids', in the Universe. This fascinating story of the birth of a major pillar of cosmology is a useful case study of how a scientific discovery is made and becomes accepted.
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What is The Discovery of Cosmic Voids about?
A key protagonist explains how the first 3D maps of galaxies were created, revealing gigantic holes, 'cosmic voids', in the Universe. This fascinating story of the birth of a major pillar of cosmology is a useful case study of how a scientific discovery is made and becomes accepted.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Discovery of Cosmic Voids?
Mathematics and Science > Astronomy, space and time
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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781108491136
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Discovery of Cosmic Voids?
Laird A. Thompson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Discovery of Cosmic Voids is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781108491136)