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Scary Facts About Space: Secrets and Threats Across the Void
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 26 2025
Pages: 218
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.46 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Have you ever been spellbound by the thought of a supernova outshining entire galaxies, or a black hole warping both space and time? In Scary Facts About Space, you'll uncover the hidden perils lurking across our cosmos-from gamma-ray bursts that can erode atmospheres in seconds to rogue planets drifting in eternal darkness. This gripping exploration reveals not only the devastating extremes of cosmic radiation, asteroid impacts, and alien worlds, but also our fragile Earth caught in the middle of it all.
Inside these pages, you'll delve into time dilation near black holes, the psychological isolation that awaits deep-space travelers, and the relentless march of galactic collisions shaping the destiny of the Milky Way. Each chapter pulls back the veil on a universe brimming with mysteries: the elusive nature of dark matter and dark energy, the haunting emptiness of interstellar space, and the unthinkable scale that challenges human understanding at every turn. Written in vivid, accessible language, this book stands at the intersection of wonder and terror-perfect for fans of both science and the eerie realities hidden beyond our planet.
Whether you're a stargazer, a science buff, or simply intrigued by the unfathomable scale of everything, this book delivers the cosmic perspective you crave. You'll gain new appreciation for Earth's protective shields-magnetic fields, atmosphere, and tectonic cycles-while confronting the harsh truth that the universe does not bend to our will. Embark on this journey to see how knowledge, preparedness, and awe can guide us through a realm where black holes devour light, exoplanets boil under scorching suns, and space isolation tests the human spirit like never before.
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