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The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks
Since the earliest humans walked the earth, the vast mysteries and wonders of the night sky have fascinated and beguiled us, as we've struggled to understand our place in the cosmos. Even after the last century, which saw important and startling discoveries about our own planet, our solar system and the stars and galaxies beyond, there remain more questions than answers. But those questions - What is dark matter? Are we alone in the universe? Is time travel possible? - provide a fascinating insight into the vastness and infinite possibilities of space that we're yet to determine. The sheer scale of the universe can be intimidating, but in this easily digestible book we embark on an incredible journey through all the essential astronomical discoveries, from the beliefs of ancient civilizations, through to the recent groundbreaking observations of the gravitational waves predicted by Einstein over 100 years ago. There's never been a better time to get to grips with the universe and this essential guide to the cosmos is the perfect place to start!
241 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 8, 2018
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Colin Stuart
65books23followersColin Stuart is a renowned astronomy speaker and best-selling author. He was a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a 2014 runner-up for the European Astronomy Journalism Prize. He lives in London.
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January 3, 2020
Quem Corre Sempre Alcança
Num Universo tão vasto e misterioso, com tanto para aprender, conhecer e entender, a vida do eterno aprendiz é uma luta inglória contra o tempo.
Daí, que toda a fonte de conhecimento condensado (desde que não fonte de bocejos), seja ferramenta preciosa e imprescindível a qualquer elemento da Casta dos Curiosos.
No caso concreto seremos envolvidos numa viagem pelo cosmos duma forma tão célere quanto possível.👍
“Selecionei cuidadosamente o nosso itinerário para que o leitor possa segurar o universo inteiro na palma da mão e descobrir o que lhe interessa mais ao longo do caminho.
Sendo assim, junte-se a mim numa viagem através do cosmos. Espero que também se apaixone, como eu, pelo céu noturno, cheio de estrelas.�
Num Universo tão vasto e misterioso, com tanto para aprender, conhecer e entender, a vida do eterno aprendiz é uma luta inglória contra o tempo.
Daí, que toda a fonte de conhecimento condensado (desde que não fonte de bocejos), seja ferramenta preciosa e imprescindível a qualquer elemento da Casta dos Curiosos.
No caso concreto seremos envolvidos numa viagem pelo cosmos duma forma tão célere quanto possível.👍
“Selecionei cuidadosamente o nosso itinerário para que o leitor possa segurar o universo inteiro na palma da mão e descobrir o que lhe interessa mais ao longo do caminho.
Sendo assim, junte-se a mim numa viagem através do cosmos. Espero que também se apaixone, como eu, pelo céu noturno, cheio de estrelas.�
March 24, 2022
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March 8, 2021This was a fascinating read. True I love books of this sort and have read many but never get bored of it. I really liked the set up of this one; we start closer to home and on a relatively small scale and as we progress through the book we get further away from our little planet and it all becomes much larger in scale, a nice way to make your way through the mysteries of the universe.
I thought I might know a lot of this stuff already, particularly in the early chapters but there were still some really interesting facts that were new to me, so even if you have read books like this before don’t let it stop you adding this one to your list/library.
We discover on our journey much about the universe and its science and history too. A really good overview of everything.
As you might imagine there is a lot of information packed in so I didn’t race through it. Taking bite sized chunks at a time is a good idea I found. A lot of this is accessible to the average layman but that’s not to say it doesn’t get complicated at times, and I struggled here and there as there is a lot to take in. Thankfully there is no long winded waffling or complicated jargon here, just plain speaking which is really helpful.
Overall a fascinating read that is very comprehensive/all encompassing! A good book but not something I want to read cover to cover without a break as there is a lot in it (the entire universe in fact LOL)
I won’t remember all I have read and already I am thinking I would like to re-read this at some point.
A solid 5*/5, I can’t really fault it - if you want to find out about the universe read this.
I thought I might know a lot of this stuff already, particularly in the early chapters but there were still some really interesting facts that were new to me, so even if you have read books like this before don’t let it stop you adding this one to your list/library.
We discover on our journey much about the universe and its science and history too. A really good overview of everything.
As you might imagine there is a lot of information packed in so I didn’t race through it. Taking bite sized chunks at a time is a good idea I found. A lot of this is accessible to the average layman but that’s not to say it doesn’t get complicated at times, and I struggled here and there as there is a lot to take in. Thankfully there is no long winded waffling or complicated jargon here, just plain speaking which is really helpful.
Overall a fascinating read that is very comprehensive/all encompassing! A good book but not something I want to read cover to cover without a break as there is a lot in it (the entire universe in fact LOL)
I won’t remember all I have read and already I am thinking I would like to re-read this at some point.
A solid 5*/5, I can’t really fault it - if you want to find out about the universe read this.
September 30, 2020
I found this an interesting read. It's split into sections which give you plenty to start from if you wanted to delve deeper into a specific area. Informative, but written in a way that won't get you bogged down with long words you've never heard of or references you don't understand which makes it perfect to retain the information (and there are handy diagrams and charts to help you comprehend the more complicated things). Personally, I retained a lot of what I read. If I had to tell you one thing I've learned from this book it's that there is very little we know about how the universe works/began than I originally thought. And what we do know are mostly only things that haven't been disproven by other things we learn along the way. It's just infinite theories.
"So until the Big Rip brings the curtain down on this universe, long may we continue to look up in awe and wonder..."
"So until the Big Rip brings the curtain down on this universe, long may we continue to look up in awe and wonder..."
February 10, 2019
Great book! Informative and breaks down concepts so they are easier understood.
September 29, 2020
What an amazing journey through the stars! Across the universe, from our humble home and out through the solar system. It was such a great read and written in an easy accessible way for those who have never read about the universe before. Split up into neat little chapters and sub titles, it makes for an effortless and enjoyable read whilst explaining the cosmos from stars, to planets, to origins and unknowns.
It’s a great book for those who would like to know more about astronomy and want an introductory start or a refresher over a broad scope of this subject. I really enjoyed it!
It’s a great book for those who would like to know more about astronomy and want an introductory start or a refresher over a broad scope of this subject. I really enjoyed it!
June 22, 2018
Very informational, especially for people who have no prior to astronomy, but I still learned a bit from it!
April 2, 2022
Başlangıç seviyesinden biraz daha ilerideki konulara değinmiş. Çok şey öğretiyor.
December 23, 2024
This was the second book I read about special relativity, general relativity, the creation of the universe, dark matter, exoplanets, and the universe in general.
I think the history of how astronomy has evolved is very interesting and Stuart did a decent job of taking us through time and explaining huge milestones. I found a few chapters boring, but that’s just my personal opinion and why I’m giving it a 3 stars (high 3).
The book is split up into few-paragraph sections making it easy to digest and also step away from.
Would recommend to anyone with limited knowledge about all things astronomy!
I think the history of how astronomy has evolved is very interesting and Stuart did a decent job of taking us through time and explaining huge milestones. I found a few chapters boring, but that’s just my personal opinion and why I’m giving it a 3 stars (high 3).
The book is split up into few-paragraph sections making it easy to digest and also step away from.
Would recommend to anyone with limited knowledge about all things astronomy!
December 28, 2024
melhor livro de astronomia que li! muito completo, pouco complexo, a maneira como o autor se dirige ao leitor é muito confortável, dá vontade de continuar a ler, parece uma conversa, utiliza uma linguagem acessível, aprendi mais sobre o que já sabia e ainda mais do que não sabia, deu me motivação para conhecer mais e ler mais sobre o espaço e tudo nele. Foi também uma inspiração para um trabalho académico e ajudou-me muito. Recomendo e muito para fãs de astronomia e os que têm um pouco de interesse também.
January 3, 2020
Um livro abordávele interessante. Introduz os conceitos à medida que a leitura avança. A única desvantagem é que, na tradução portuguesa, é usado de forma irritante a palavra biliões em vez de milhares de milhões.
July 25, 2023
Space is so damn fascinating!
June 20, 2024
I enjoyed it! Pretty fascinating things and it was presented well.
September 13, 2024
It’s everything it claims to be - clear, easily understandable, yet undeniably fascinating. Had so many moments where I had to close the book to digest what I had read. I’m still so in awe. This was also the first time I fully understood how and why a multiverse could exist, and the implications of that. I think everyone should read this!! ⭐️
January 22, 2025
Que locura todo mano
October 12, 2023
An 'ok' book. Filled in some gaps in my knowledge but was a little carelessly written and/or proof read in places.
November 20, 2019
This is an excellent little book (all 229 pages of it) that sets out do exactly what it says on the cover - explain the Universe in "bite-sized chunks". I've had this as bedtime reading for a while taking chunks each night and then falling asleep pondering the wonder of the place and the significance of the self in relation to it. Starting locally with our own rock the author zooms outwards. There is a fascinating historical perspective which reveals levels of scientific understanding and questioning going back further than I had realised. It is fascinating how humanity has so often been dominated by the powerful and ignorant whose power has always rested on maintaining ignorance. Not only does science seek to explain and understand the Universe in which we find ourselves, but, as this book demonstrates (although this is outside the authors remit) it also has an emancipatory impact on us. It is one oif those books which also makes you wonder at the smallmindedness and pettiness of much of humanity and human history. There is all that out there, why do people have nothing better to do than knife each other, drop bombs on people and watch inane "talent" shows? Anyway, I digress slightly. The author is very good at using understandable examples and comparisons to help the uninitiated to get to grips with what are after all otherworldly and very complex ideas and facts. While not a fan of jewelry understanding how precious metals are a product of supernovas and the collisions of neutron stars makes me more appreciative of such trinkets! The ability of colliding extreme impact sound waves to mold the shape of a body of rock is enough to inspire any extreme sound engineer. Towards the end of the book as the Universe as an entity is considered, its beginning, and possible end (or not) seems to offer a place where science and philosophy, and even science fiction, can meet and help stretch yet further the boundaries of knowledge and our search for answers to life, the Universe and everything which is surely something we should all be able to embrace (even if only as, like myself, as scientifically illiterate readers who thirst for knowledge and understanding from those doing the hard work).
December 8, 2019
Muito bom!
De forma clara e resumida, o livro aborda vários assuntos relacionados a cosmologia, desde a formação de sistemas planetários ao suposto multiverso. Tirando a tradução que não é lá essas coisas, é um bom livro.
De forma clara e resumida, o livro aborda vários assuntos relacionados a cosmologia, desde a formação de sistemas planetários ao suposto multiverso. Tirando a tradução que não é lá essas coisas, é um bom livro.
May 28, 2019
Um livro para quem tem verdadeiro interesse no tema do Universo, dos planetas, das estrelas, das descobertas científicas."O Universo para Pessoas com Pressa"é um livro simples, perfeito para andar na mochila e para descobrir (ou relembrar), de forma sucinta, alguns conceitos sobre o Universo e tudo o que nos envolve. Afinal, o que há realmente à nossa volta? Viajar no tempo é possível? O que é um buraco negro? Como funciona o sistema solar?
Colin Stuart explora cada um dos temas com uma simplicidade que permite que o livro seja indicado para qualquer idade - os mais pequenos vão gostar das explicações curtas e os mais velhos vão gostar de ter um livro que podem ir lendo nos tempos mortos. Não há explicações complexas demais - diria até que são capítulos para simples curiosos e verdadeiros leigos da astronomia.
Sou fascinada pelo Universo, mas confesso que este livro não me cativou como deveria. Sou uma miúda de Letras e Humanidades, por isso nunca explorei com detalhe os temas do Universo - nem desenvolvi particular interesse sobre temas muito específicos, apenas gostava de descobrir curiosidades. Talvez, por isso, não seja a melhor pessoa para vos aconselhar este livro - parece-me que, ao contrário do que é prometido, este não é um livro para simples curiosos mas sim para verdadeiros fãs de astronomia.
Não deixei o livro a meio - até porque se lê facilmente, de forma fluída - mas este"O Universo para Pessoas com Pressa"desiludiu-me um pouco. Não por ser aborrecido, mas porque apenas alguns dos capítulos abordaram temáticas menos faladas no meu quotidiano e, dessa forma, não senti que me tivesse acrescentado muito conhecimento científico (talvez estivesse mais atenta nas aulas de êԳs do que aquilo que pensei estar). Seja como for, é um livro curtinho, ideal para quem quer descobrir mais sobre o Universo sem complicações, sem hostilidades, sem aborrecimentos, sem pretensões - há sempre factos interessantes e curiosidades entusiasmantes neste tipo de livros e as explicações de Colin Stuart são suficientemente esclarecedoras. Se detestam o tema dos planetas, das estrelas e das galáxias (ou simplesmente não se querem debruçar sobre astronomia pura nas vossas leituras)... talvez o melhor seja escolherem outra obra para ler. Se querem ter um companheiro científico para as viagens em transportes públicos... aproveitema promoçãoe arrisquem!
Colin Stuart explora cada um dos temas com uma simplicidade que permite que o livro seja indicado para qualquer idade - os mais pequenos vão gostar das explicações curtas e os mais velhos vão gostar de ter um livro que podem ir lendo nos tempos mortos. Não há explicações complexas demais - diria até que são capítulos para simples curiosos e verdadeiros leigos da astronomia.
Sou fascinada pelo Universo, mas confesso que este livro não me cativou como deveria. Sou uma miúda de Letras e Humanidades, por isso nunca explorei com detalhe os temas do Universo - nem desenvolvi particular interesse sobre temas muito específicos, apenas gostava de descobrir curiosidades. Talvez, por isso, não seja a melhor pessoa para vos aconselhar este livro - parece-me que, ao contrário do que é prometido, este não é um livro para simples curiosos mas sim para verdadeiros fãs de astronomia.
Não deixei o livro a meio - até porque se lê facilmente, de forma fluída - mas este"O Universo para Pessoas com Pressa"desiludiu-me um pouco. Não por ser aborrecido, mas porque apenas alguns dos capítulos abordaram temáticas menos faladas no meu quotidiano e, dessa forma, não senti que me tivesse acrescentado muito conhecimento científico (talvez estivesse mais atenta nas aulas de êԳs do que aquilo que pensei estar). Seja como for, é um livro curtinho, ideal para quem quer descobrir mais sobre o Universo sem complicações, sem hostilidades, sem aborrecimentos, sem pretensões - há sempre factos interessantes e curiosidades entusiasmantes neste tipo de livros e as explicações de Colin Stuart são suficientemente esclarecedoras. Se detestam o tema dos planetas, das estrelas e das galáxias (ou simplesmente não se querem debruçar sobre astronomia pura nas vossas leituras)... talvez o melhor seja escolherem outra obra para ler. Se querem ter um companheiro científico para as viagens em transportes públicos... aproveitema promoçãoe arrisquem!
November 2, 2023
�:4
I found this super informative though there were some parts I had to reread or pause to fully digest so I could understand what was going on. This is definitely not a binge book! With no astronomy or astrophysics background I was more or less easily able to understand the technical parts the book presented but I do come from an engineering background and did physics (though I hated it) so I can't say for certain if someone with no scientific background would be able to follow along easily. I'd lend this to my dad (likes science, sci-fi, technology etc) but I think my mum(no post secondary education, zero science knowledge, struggles with tech) would struggle with this
I found this super informative though there were some parts I had to reread or pause to fully digest so I could understand what was going on. This is definitely not a binge book! With no astronomy or astrophysics background I was more or less easily able to understand the technical parts the book presented but I do come from an engineering background and did physics (though I hated it) so I can't say for certain if someone with no scientific background would be able to follow along easily. I'd lend this to my dad (likes science, sci-fi, technology etc) but I think my mum(no post secondary education, zero science knowledge, struggles with tech) would struggle with this
December 11, 2018
I wish I could give it 6 stars. Such a perfect read. 10/10 on all fronts from organization of chapters, quality of content, quality of writing, subtle sprinkles of humour nit in and of itself is not a silly book. No jargon and yet written in such as a way that you don't feel talked down to.
Just a perfect read.
Just a perfect read.
September 7, 2020
Bem menos complexo que a literatura de um Carl Sagan ou Neil deGrasse Tyson, mas eu gostei bastante do livro.
A pegada mais leve para facilitar a leitura para o leitor leigo é muito boa.
Eu acredito que o autor entrega o que é proposto: Um resumão simples, curto e ao mesmo tempo muito interessante.
A pegada mais leve para facilitar a leitura para o leitor leigo é muito boa.
Eu acredito que o autor entrega o que é proposto: Um resumão simples, curto e ao mesmo tempo muito interessante.
August 24, 2018
An encyclopaedia of universe in less than 200 plus pages
Very interesting to read.
Yess, I learned lot about our universe and interestingly explained
Every chapter was interesting other than a chapter about Galaxy, was little bit technical
A good read!!
August 15, 2018
Great, great read. Very easy to understand and informative.
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November 8, 2020I love this book and it will stay on my shelf forever.
It was really helpful to review and extend my knowledge of the Universe. I'm just an interested enthusiast with little starting knowledge.
Its written with simple explanations but not 'dumbed down' to the extent that meaning is lost. Nor is it over run with euphamisms and metafore like much entry level science. It does, however, have a number of useful illustrations.
Starting with the history of astronomy as a background and moving onto the topics we are closest to on the Sun, the Earth and the Moon it moves into the solar system nd then to Stars, Galaxies and the overall Universe, so it builds well on knowledge most people picked up at school or from TV, explains the terminology and expands into the future of the Universe.
Its a great read for anyone remotely interested in the subject and also a useful reference for those who have much more understandiing of the workings of our amazing Universe.
It took me a long time to read only because I have had little time to do so over the last few months. During the COVID19 pandemic it offered comforting certainty amongst all the other uncertainties.
It was really helpful to review and extend my knowledge of the Universe. I'm just an interested enthusiast with little starting knowledge.
Its written with simple explanations but not 'dumbed down' to the extent that meaning is lost. Nor is it over run with euphamisms and metafore like much entry level science. It does, however, have a number of useful illustrations.
Starting with the history of astronomy as a background and moving onto the topics we are closest to on the Sun, the Earth and the Moon it moves into the solar system nd then to Stars, Galaxies and the overall Universe, so it builds well on knowledge most people picked up at school or from TV, explains the terminology and expands into the future of the Universe.
Its a great read for anyone remotely interested in the subject and also a useful reference for those who have much more understandiing of the workings of our amazing Universe.
It took me a long time to read only because I have had little time to do so over the last few months. During the COVID19 pandemic it offered comforting certainty amongst all the other uncertainties.
March 25, 2024
foi uma das leituras mais gostosas que tive nos últimos tempos. Interessante e com uma linguagem compreensível, o livro cumpre a difícil tarefa de explicar bem assuntos de astronomia com profundidade, sem se perder em detalhes técnicos e sempre de uma forma compreensível a leitores mais leigos no assunto. O livro também é muito completo e aborda desde a história da astronomia até as descobertas e teorias mais recentes sobre os fenômenos do nosso universo.
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February 17, 2022Mais uma experiência com audiobook bastante proveitosa. Estou percebendo que não ficção no audiobook funciona melhor pra mim.
Sobre o livro: acredito que ele cumpra bem a promessa de fazer um apanhado geral da história do universo, e olhe que mesmo sendo pra quem tem pressa, muito do que foi falado eu não fazia a menor ideia. O que mais me impressiona são os pioneiros na observação do universo, que com pouca tecnologia fizeram descobertas absurdas.
Super indico a leitura e pra quem curte audiobook, ele encontra-se na plataforma do Skeelo Audiobooks.
Sobre o livro: acredito que ele cumpra bem a promessa de fazer um apanhado geral da história do universo, e olhe que mesmo sendo pra quem tem pressa, muito do que foi falado eu não fazia a menor ideia. O que mais me impressiona são os pioneiros na observação do universo, que com pouca tecnologia fizeram descobertas absurdas.
Super indico a leitura e pra quem curte audiobook, ele encontra-se na plataforma do Skeelo Audiobooks.
November 13, 2023
Elegantly written and it truly accomplished what it set out to do - explaining the knowledge we have of our universe in small digestible chunks, organised systematically from what we are most 'familiar' with, to the more obscure ideas.
I would suggest reading this BEFORE attempting Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time. This book will build your interest up and give you a more gradual introduction to the beauty of space, before you proceed on to get blown apart by Stephen Hawking's book which is paced faster and tighter.
I would suggest reading this BEFORE attempting Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time. This book will build your interest up and give you a more gradual introduction to the beauty of space, before you proceed on to get blown apart by Stephen Hawking's book which is paced faster and tighter.
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December 25, 2024
O livro nos faz conhecer de forma fácil o universo em que vivemos.
Gostei de aprender sobre o buraco negro onde tudo que entra não sai e o buraco de minhoca que tudo que sai não volta mais.
Outra parte bem interessante foi sobre as estrelas, onde o autor diz que a parte vermelha é mais fria que a parte azul.
E também sobre a magnitude, em que as estrelas mais brilhante tem uma magnitude negativa e as menos brilhante tem a magnitude positiva.
Ler esse livro me fez ter mais curiosidade para aprender mais sobre à astronomia.
Gostei de aprender sobre o buraco negro onde tudo que entra não sai e o buraco de minhoca que tudo que sai não volta mais.
Outra parte bem interessante foi sobre as estrelas, onde o autor diz que a parte vermelha é mais fria que a parte azul.
E também sobre a magnitude, em que as estrelas mais brilhante tem uma magnitude negativa e as menos brilhante tem a magnitude positiva.
Ler esse livro me fez ter mais curiosidade para aprender mais sobre à astronomia.
June 30, 2020
"The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks" indeed a very easy quick look into Universe from short history of astronomy. The book is accessible because unlike other book, it does not narrate astronomy chronologically: first things - first discovered, but from tiny parts: planets, stars, galaxies, etc. Each chapters are divided into several paragraphs with particular topic that is discussed, for example, if your read about Earth, there topics such as atmosphere.
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