Download pdf The History of Astronomy
Download pdf The History of Astronomy
The History of Astronomy.cHeather Couper
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Author: Heather Couper
Number of Pages: 288 pages
Published Date: 28 Aug 2009
Publisher: FIREFLY BOOKS
Publication Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9781554075379
File size: 24 Mb
Download Link: The History of Astronomy
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Packed with color photographs, this comprehensive reference chronicles the history of astronomy. This extraordinary book traces humans' interaction with the endless wonders of the night sky. The authors, both expert astronomers, researched 29 locations worldwide, from Beijing's ancient observatory to the observatory in Puerto Rico that searches for alien radio signals. They also interviewed 26 of the world's most esteemed astronomers, including Stephen Hawking. Comprehensive in scope, "The History of Astronomy" covers such topics as: Early navigators and astronomers, the Star of Bethlehem Early concepts of the Earth's shape and orbit Galileo and Copernicus The solar system and the movements of the planets Newton and Halley The discovery of Uranus and Neptune, plus the discovery and demotion of Pluto What stars are made of and why they shine Hubble, the cosmos, new galaxies, the Big Bang Pulsars, quasars and black holes Are we alone? Through its engaging narrative and stunning full-color photography, "The History of Astronomy" tells the remarkable story of a discipline that continues to test the limits of imagination and exploration.
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The History of Astronomy.cHeather Couper
Author: Heather Couper
Number of Pages: 288 pages
Published Date: 28 Aug 2009
Publisher: FIREFLY BOOKS
Publication Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9781554075379
File size: 24 Mb
Download Link: The History of Astronomy
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Packed with color photographs, this comprehensive reference chronicles the history of astronomy. This extraordinary book traces humans' interaction with the endless wonders of the night sky. The authors, both expert astronomers, researched 29 locations worldwide, from Beijing's ancient observatory to the observatory in Puerto Rico that searches for alien radio signals. They also interviewed 26 of the world's most esteemed astronomers, including Stephen Hawking. Comprehensive in scope, "The History of Astronomy" covers such topics as: Early navigators and astronomers, the Star of Bethlehem Early concepts of the Earth's shape and orbit Galileo and Copernicus The solar system and the movements of the planets Newton and Halley The discovery of Uranus and Neptune, plus the discovery and demotion of Pluto What stars are made of and why they shine Hubble, the cosmos, new galaxies, the Big Bang Pulsars, quasars and black holes Are we alone? Through its engaging narrative and stunning full-color photography, "The History of Astronomy" tells the remarkable story of a discipline that continues to test the limits of imagination and exploration.
Read online The History of Astronomy Buy The History of Astronomy Download The History of Astronomy ebook, pdf, djvu, epub, mobi, fb2, zip, rar, torrent Download to iPad/iPhone/iOS, B&N nook The History of Astronomy