{"product_id":"9780007563500","title":"Universe: The story of the Universe, from earliest times to our continuing discoveries (Collins Need to Know?)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn introduction to the universe covering everything from the big bang and our understanding of the universe over time, to the earth's formation, the Sun and how it affects us, the Moon and planets, black holes and galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe companion volume to ‘Need to Know? Stargazing’ and by the same author, this book focuses on the basic history and science of the universe, rather than on the practical skywatching aspects. It includes information on:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutrageous philosophy: weird notions and early ideas about the Universe including ancient Egyptian and Greek cosmology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the universe began: creation theories and the expanding Universe, from the Big Bang to the formation of the Sun and the appearance of life and humans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Earth's formation and the origin of the Moon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe structure and composition of planet and the atmosphere, volcanoes, mountain formation and geological catastrophes; past, present and future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Solar System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar types and their formation, development and demise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes of galaxy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional instruments, research and space observatories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn particular, ‘Collins Need to Know? Universe’ also asks what we know about the future: the future of man, and space travel. Will we be able to colonize planets? Will the universe expand or crunch, and could there be alternative universes out there?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Grego","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47275095130261,"sku":"9780007563500","price":12.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780007563500.png?v=1776889850","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780007563500","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}