{"product_id":"9780228100829","title":"The Universe Explained","description":"\u003cp\u003e  Answers to the most popular astronomy questions of today.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Over the course of their illustrious work in astronomy, Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest collected hundreds of the most popular astronomy questions that they've been asked. In this book they explain the scientific answers to these questions with expertise and a healthy dose of humor. Below are just a few of the 185 questions they answer:   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e What would happen to an astronaut exposed to space? \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Can people live on Mars? \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Can an amateur astronomer make useful discoveries? \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Why do we have leap years and leap seconds? \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e What are the most extreme conditions life can survive? \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Is there an edge to the Universe? \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e What happens inside a black hole? \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Is Pluto a planet? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003eThe Universe Explained\u003c\/i\u003e answers questions about space travel; telescopes; the solar system; comets, asteroids and meteors; stars; black holes; the Milky Way and other galaxies; the big bang and space and time. As well, Couper and Henbest explore the possibility of life beyond our planet with up-to-date space discoveries and debunk persistent myths and legends.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003eThe Universe Explained\u003c\/i\u003e is a fun and informative book for anyone curious about astronomy.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heather Couper, Nigel Henbest","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2018-08-31","offer_id":46011357364479,"sku":"9780228100829","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_b3084fa3-5e84-41e6-a2c1-6215f96bbbf3.jpg?v=1723056180","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9780228100829","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}