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The accelerating universe : infinite expansion, the cosmological constant, and the beauty of the cosmos / Mario Livio

An exploration of modern cosmology and recent discoveries regarding the expansion of the universe. The text examines the connection between scientific inquiry and aesthetics, considering the role of beauty in the development of cosmological theories.

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