How Long to Read The Restless Universe

How Long Does it Take to Read The Restless Universe?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 55 minutes to read The Restless Universe by Eric M. Schlegel

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Carl Sagan once noted that there is only one generation that gets to see things for the first time. We are in the midst of such a time right now, standing on the threshold of discovery in the young and remarkable field of X-ray astronomy. In The Restless Universe, astronomer Eric Schlegel offers readers an informative survey of this cutting-edge science. Two major space observatories launched in the last few years--NASA's Chandra and the European Newton--are now orbiting the Earth, sending back a gold mine of data on the X-ray universe. Schlegel, who has worked on the Chandra project for seven years, describes the building and launching of this space-based X-ray observatory. But the book goes far beyond the story of Chandra. What Schlegel provides here is the background a nonscientist would need to grasp the present and follow the future of X-ray astronomy. He looks at the relatively brief history of the field, the hardware used to detect X-rays, the satellites--past, present, and future--that have been or will be flown to collect the data, the way astronomers interpret this data, and, perhaps most important, the insights we have already learned as well as speculations about what we may soon discover. And throughout the book, Schlegel conveys the excitement of looking at the universe from the perspective brought by these new observatories and the sharper view they deliver. Drawing on observations obtained from Chandra, Newton, and previous X-ray observatories, The Restless Universe gives a first look at an exciting field which significantly enriches our understanding of the universe.

How long is The Restless Universe?

The Restless Universe by Eric M. Schlegel is 228 pages long, and a total of 58,824 words.

This makes it 77% the length of the average book. It also has 72% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Restless Universe Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 21 minutes to read The Restless Universe aloud.

What Reading Level is The Restless Universe?

The Restless Universe is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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