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Description: Would you believe the Big Bang was an empty echo? Or that stars explode in silence? In this book, you can delve into the science behind the silence of space and discover for yourself what this signifies about our place in the universe. Perfect for the curious mind, it offers a fast-paced exploration of how our understanding of sound shapes our view of the cosmos. Dive in to satisfy your thirst for knowledge and discover why the Big Bang wasn’t a bang at all.
- This book includes:
1. Sound in movies vs. reality: Hollywood often depicts dramatic space sounds (explosions, engine noises) that are scientifically inaccurate due to the vacuum of space.
2. The science of sound waves: Sound requires a medium to travel, like air. In the vacuum of space, there are no air molecules to transmit sound waves.
3. Why the vacuum prevents sound: Without air or other gases, there is nothing for sound waves to move through in the vacuum of space.
4. Astronaut experiences: Astronauts report that space is eerily quiet, with only subtle noises from equipment and their own movements/breathing inside spacesuits or the spacecraft.
5. Strange space phenomena: Things like solar winds, plasma waves, and electromagnetic activity in space could theoretically be “heard” if converted to audible sound.
6. Recent space discoveries: NASA has recorded various space sounds (including black holes) that are then converted to the audible range, providing new perspectives on the acoustics of the cosmos.
7. New scientific understandings: Continued space exploration and research are leading to better comprehension of how sound and acoustics function in the vacuum of space.
Jill Montag, a writer from Johnstown pursuing a degree in English & writing, is passionate about the intersection of science and fiction. She invites readers to explore the boundaries of space with her in her newest book, The Quiet Cosmos.
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