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This book reveals how modern astronomy has revolutionised our understanding of the universe. It explores the new insights gleaned from examining the cosmos using radio waves, X-rays, and other non-optical wavelengths.
Beginning with the supernova that created the Crab Nebula, the book journeys through pivotal astronomical discoveries, from pulsars blinking rapidly in space, to quasars emitting colossal amounts of energy, and the enigmatic black holes. The authors explain how these discoveries challenged previous assumptions about the stars and planets, and the broader cosmos.
Understand the historical context of these breakthroughs, including the observations of supernova by ancient astronomers and how they contributed to a new astronomy.
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