{"product_id":"the-wraparound-universe","title":"The Wraparound Universe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat shape is the universe? Is it curved and closed in on itself? Is it expanding? Where is it headed? Could space be wrapped around itself  such that it produces ghost images of faraway galaxies? Such are the questions posed by Jean-Pierre Luminet in The Wraparound Universe  which he then addresses in clear and accessible language. An expert in black holes and the big bang  he leads us on a voyage through the surprising byways of space-time  where possible topologies of the universe  explorations of the infinite  and cosmic mirages combine their mysterious traits and unlock the imagination. The Wraparound Universe is a general-audience book about the overall topology or shape of the universe. The central question addressed is whether it is possible that the universe is wrapped around in an interesting way  and what impact this would have on astronomical observations and our understanding of cosmology. Along the way many of the general features and much of the history of the modern picture of cosmology are discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44955677032501,"sku":"ByrdShop_1568813090","price":48.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781568813097.jpg?v=1770313759","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-wraparound-universe","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}