Product Description

This book is the first complete account of the scientific life and work of Edwin Hubble, whose discoveries form the basis of all theories of the evolution of the universe. One of the outstanding astronomers of the twentieth century, Hubble studied the velocities or redshifts of galaxies and discovered that the universe is expanding. He convincingly proved that our galaxy is only one of countless galaxies and thus paved the way for the exploration of an immense world beyond the limits of our knowledge. The exploding universe proposed by Hubble, now termed the Big Bang, is used to explain the origin of the elements, of stars, and of galaxies. The second part of the book describes the fundamental discoveries on the nature of the universe made subsequently, and thus sets his achievements in context. Hubble's vision, particularly his efforts to help build the big telescope at Mt. Palomar, firmly established the United States as a leader in observational astronomy. Written by two prominent astronomers (Dr. Novikov is the author of Black Holes and the Universe, CUP, 1990) who have built on Hubble's work, this book is a classic of science, setting out the thrilling story of the exploding universe.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2525209 in Books
• Published on: 2005-07-21
• Original language: Russian
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 220 pages

Review
'Sharov and Novikov have produced an admirable and essential narration of Hubble's great exploration ... we have here an excellent descriptive sweep of the main objects of Hubble's achievement brought between two (stiff) covers.' Webb Society Quarterly Journal

Review
"...well worth reading." Donald E. Osterbrock, Nature

"...the first complete account of the scientific life and work of Edwin Hubble, whose discoveries form the basis of all theories about the evolution of the universe." Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society

"...draws together much information otherwise scattered and difficult to find....essential to a full understanding of Hubble's continuing influence....will reward those who read it." Donald DeB. Beaver, Isis

"...a labor of love by professional astronomers fascinated by the history of their science and with an open admiration of Hubble and his accomplishments." Thomas Pinkney Davis, The Strolling Astronomer

Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Russian

Customer Reviews

Edwin Hubble biography
The biography, Edwin Hubble the Discoverer of the Big Bang Universe, is a very informative book and is a must read for every astronomy fan. The book shows Hubble's inspirations, the way his discoveries differed from the ones accepted in the world at that time, difficulties that he encountered during his experiments, and the affect he had on the future. At the beginning of the biography, the authors give a brief overview of the important events that led to Edwin Hubble's fascination with astronomy. Other topics the book includes are Hubble's Law, the island universe, and the hot universe theory. The book describes each of these topics in great detail and explains advancements other scientists made that aided Hubble in his discoveries.
I believe the authors were compelled to write the story of Edwin Hubble because he is an incredible influence on modern scientists, and they believe people should be shown his many accomplishments. People should read the story of Edwin Hubble because it is important to understand the discoveries that he made. It teaches future generations how life was before Hubble and how life is now after Hubble's accomplishments. This book will definitely increase your curiosity about the universe.