This book takes the reader on an exploration of the structure and evolution of our universe. The basis for our knowledge is the Big Bang theory of the expanding universe. This book then tells the story of our search for the first stars and galaxies using current and planned telescopes. These telescopes are marvels of technology far removed from Galileo's first telescope but continuing astronomy in his ground breaking spirit. We show the reader how these first stars and galaxies shaped the universe we see today. This story is one of the great scientific adventures of all time.

About the Author
George Rhee is Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Nevada. He published 37 peer reviewed articles and is a co-author of a Nature article published in 2010. The author is an active researcher in astronomy but also an experienced teacher and has given many science talks in his career for general audiences.

Reviews
From the reviews: "The search for the first generation of stars to form out of the cooling expanding gas following the big bang is the central theme of Cosmic Dawn. ... this is one of the most readable books on cosmology around. Anyone with an interest in science will enjoy it. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readership levels." (T. D. Oswalt, Choice, Vol. 51 (8), April, 2014)



Book Information
ISBN 9781461478126
Author George Rhee
Format Paperback
Page Count 279
Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc.