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An introduction to the science of cosmology

By Derek Raine , E.G. Thomas

Book information

Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Year
2001
ISBN
0750304057, 9780750304054, 9780585488325
LCC
QB981 .R27 2001
Open Library ID
OL21504413M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
1 MB (1322140 bytes)
Series
Series in astronomy and astrophysics
Edition
2nd
Pages
234\234
Library
Kolxo3
DPI
200
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11

Description

An introduction to modern ideas on cosmology and on the physical basis of the general theory of relativity. The title reflects the authors contention that the remarkable degree of isotropy, rather than the expansions, can be regarded as the central observational feature of the universe. The various theories and ideas in "big bang" cosmology are discussed, providing an insight into current problems. The book is written at an intermediate level, beyond that of the many elementary books on cosmology, as an introduction to the more advanced works and research literature.

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