The Universe

The Universe
ISBN-10
0008389330
ISBN-13
9780008389338
Series
The Universe
Category
Nature
Pages
256
Language
English
Published
2021-10-14
Publisher
HarperCollins UK
Author
Andrew Cohen

Description

Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell.

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