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Your place in the universe : understanding our big, messy existence
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Your place in the universe : understanding our big, messy existence

by Paul M. Sutter

This accessible guide to astrophysics and cosmology explores the history and structure of the universe, from the Big Bang to dark matter. It analyses complex scientific concepts using simple metaphors to explain humanity's place within the cosmos.

Accession 26920 ISBN 9781633884731 Publisher Prometheus Books
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