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Astrophysics 101 - (Knowledge 101) by Sten Odenwald (Hardcover)

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  • This handy full-color hardback is the perfect introduction to cosmology, astronomy and astrophysics, written by one of NASA's leading astronomers and educator, Sten Odenwald.
  • About the Author: Sten Odenwald is the Director of the STEM Resource Development project at NASA, a long-time astronomer and he is passionate about promoting science education.
  • 224 Pages
  • Science, Physics
  • Series Name: Knowledge 101

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This handy full-color hardback is the perfect introduction to cosmology, astronomy and astrophysics, written by one of NASA's leading astronomers and educator, Sten Odenwald.

Filled with helpful charts, suggestions for further reading and easily digestible history sections, this book makes it easier than ever to understand the workings of the universe. Featuring the most important ideas in the field, including the Theory of Relativity, the Standard Model, Loop Quantum Gravity, and Supersymmetry, it covers the whole breadth of cosmology.

It will help you answer questions such as:
- How do we know the universe is expanding?
- What is the theory of relativity?
- How can we categorize galaxies?
- What is dark matter?

This book provides you with the essential foundations for understanding the science behind the universe we live in.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Knowledge 101 brings together highly visual, hardback introductions to many intriguing disciplines, featuring reader-friendly text, spectacular images, and informative diagrams to make the learning experience easier than ever.



About the Author



Sten Odenwald is the Director of the STEM Resource Development project at NASA, a long-time astronomer and he is passionate about promoting science education. Over the course of his career, he has taught at Harvard University and the Smithsonian Institution, he has appeared on TV for National Geographic and has written numerous articles for magazines ranging from Astronomy magazine to Scientific American. He also runs the blog 'The Astronomy Café', where he seeks to bring cosmology and astronomy to a wider audience.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.46 Inches (H) x 6.89 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Physics
Series Title: Knowledge 101
Publisher: Sirius Entertainment
Theme: Astrophysics
Format: Hardcover
Author: Sten Odenwald
Language: English
Street Date: August 4, 2026
TCIN: 1008786879
UPC: 9781398868359
Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-0249
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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