Title State of the Universe 2008 : New Images, Discoveries, and Events Author(s) Ratcliffe, Martin A Publication New York, NY, 1. Imprint: Praxis 2. Springer New York, 2008. Description VIII, 183 p : online resource Abstract Note The aim of the State of the Universe annuals is to provide an annual astronomy review suitable for the popular science level reader to be published every September. The book will cover all major astronomical news on topics beyond the Solar System and place them in the context of the longer term goals of astronomers and astrophysicists around the world. The aim is to capture the excitement and vibrancy of modern astronomical research. This section also includes web links for all major news stories, providing a bridge between the public news stories and the actual research web sites. The invited contributions which make up the second half of the annual each year will cover a variety of topics and are written to appeal to a wide readership. These are written by leading astronomers or science writers ISBN,Price 9780387739984 Keyword(s) 1. ASTROBIOLOGY 2. ASTRONOMY 3. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology 4. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques 5. Astronomy???Observations 6. ASTROPHYSICS 7. Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory 8. EBOOK 9. EBOOK - SPRINGER 10. GRAVITATION 11. Observations, Astronomical 12. Popular Science in Astronomy 13. SPACE SCIENCES 14. Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics) Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I06573     On Shelf