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“Science is not a vast encyclopedia, it is a thin flame of reason burning across ample reservoirs of ignorance.”

Quote by Robert Kirshner

Book:The Extravagant Universe: Exploding Stars, Dark Energy, and the Accelerating Cosmos

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The Extravagant Universe: Exploding Stars, Dark Energy, and the Accelerating Cosmos

This book delves into the fascinating world of astrophysics, examining the life cycles of stars, the explosive events that mark their deaths, and the enigmatic force of dark energy that is causing the universe to accelerate in its expansion. more

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Robert Kirshner

Robert Kirshner is an American astronomer born on August 15, 1949. He earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University and began his academic career there. Professor Kirshner is renowned for his research in astrophysics, particularly in the fields of supernovae and cosmology. more

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