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Description edit
A lively astronomy primer that uses cataclysmic scenarios to explain the universe’s most fascinating events . According to astronomer Philip Plait, the universe is an apocalypse waiting to happen But how much do we really need to fear from things like black holes, gamma-ray bursts, and... read more
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First Sentence edit
The universe is trying to kill you.
Table of Contents edit
Introduction
1. Target Earth: Asteroid and Comet Impacts
2. Sunburn
3. The Stellar Fury of Supernovae
4. Cosmic Blowtorches: Gamma-Ray Bursts
5. The Bottomless Pits of Black Holes
6. Alien Attack!
7. The Death of the Sun
8. Bright Lights, Big Galaxy
9. The End of Everything
Epilogue: What, Me Worry?
Acknowledgements
Appendix
Index
Authors & Contributors edit
- Philip C. Plait (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: Add the language.
Publisher: Viking Adult
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 9780670019977
Page Count: 336
Publisher: Viking Adult
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 9780670019977
Page Count: 336
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 520
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