Parting the cosmic veil
"The discovery of new planets has taken us one step closer to the detection of life outside the Earth, and knowledge of the evolving Universe has been extended back to the beginning of time, pushing the boundaries of knowledge closer to an understanding of the origins and destinies of either the Universe or life. Nevertheless, the ultimate answers to these grand questions still lie hidden behind the Cosmic Veil, and may not be answered by science alone." "Parting the Cosmic Veil is a voyage of discovery, presented within universal themes, such as invisibility, motion, content, form, impermanence, violence, emptiness, beginnings and ends. On a personal level these topic concern us all, as we unveil the Universe in this fascinating book, chapter by chapter. The human aspect of some of the themes is additionally broadened by the perceptions of artists, poets and writers each example chosen for the insight it offers, as well as with line drawings that forcefully provide a scientific insight."--Jacket
1 online resource (xvii, 229 pages) : illustrations (some color)
9780387333663, 9780387307350, 0387333665, 0387307354
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Cosmic Vision, War and Technology
Brave New Worlds
Motion, Content and Form
The Explosive Universe
The Fullness of Space
Epilogue
Origins and Destinies