Our Universe

An Astronomer’s Guide

By: Jo Dunkley

Narrated by: Jo Dunkley

Most of us have heard of black holes and supernovas, galaxies and the big bang. But few of us understand more than the bare facts about the universe we call home. What is really out there? How did it all begin? Where are we going?  

Jo Dunkley begins in Earth's neighborhood, explaining the nature of the solar system, the stars in our night sky, and the Milky Way. She then moves out past nearby galaxies - and back in time - to the horizon of the observable universe, which contains over a hundred billion galaxies, each with billions of stars, many orbited by planets, some of which may host life. These visible objects in space sit in a web of dark matter, mysterious stuff we cannot see or yet understand. Dunkley traces the evolution of the universe from the big bang 14 billion years ago, past the birth of the sun and our planets, to today and beyond. She explains cutting-edge debates about such perplexing phenomena as the accelerating expansion of the universe and the possibility that our universe is only one of many.  

Our Universe conveys with authority and grace the thrill of scientific discovery and a contagious enthusiasm for the endless wonders of space-time.

©2019 Jo Dunkley (P)2019 Tantor

A Slam Dunk(ley) of a book!

Jo "Slam" Dunkley scores big with this simple and easy to understand overview of the cosmos! I'm a huge fan.

Wonderful

Wonderful little history of cosmology. This is the type of book that gets you hooked on astronomy.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Wonderful Book

Wonderful book. Enjoyed every bit, from beginning to end. highly recommended. Thank you for all the time and effort put into this project.

Elegant explanations

elegant explanations of complex and simple phenomena. Starts slow and goes through the history and evidence of each scientific discovery.

Really good

One of the better space etc books I have listened too. Got into the facts and theories not just idolize the theorists. Loved the start! Solid book would rec