Astrophysics

From the birth of stars to the movements of planetary systems and the galaxies themselves, astrophysics provides us with the tools to understand the universe we live in. Whether searching for extra-terrestrial life, managing the effects of space weather, or learning about dark matter, the study of the cosmos has profound implications for us all. Ranging across the whole breadth of the subject, Knowledge in a Nutshell: Astrophysics explains everything from the theory of relativity to the Big Bang in easy-to-understand language. Filled with helpful diagrams and simple summaries of complex theories, this essential introduction brings you all the great ideas about the nature of space.