The astronomy book
Hughes, David W. (David Wolstenholme), 1941-2017
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The Astronomy Book is an exciting voyage of discovery through the cosmos. Venture from ancient speculations about the nature of the universe, to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, including those of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. Learn about the incredible histories of Halley's comet, Hubble's telescope, and NASA's modern-day trailblazing, as well as the discoveries of famous figures including Ptolemy, Isaac Newton, Walter Adams, Carl Sagan, and Alan Stern.
Main title:
The astronomy book / Jacqueline Mitton, consultant editor ; David W. Hughes [and three others], contributors.
Edition:
First American edition.
Imprint:
London : DK, 2017.©2017.
Collation:
352 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), portraits ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Introduction -- From myth to science : 600 BCE-1550 CE -- The telescope revolution : 1550-1750 -- Uranus to Neptune : 1750-1850 -- The rise of Astrophysics : 1850-1915 -- Atoms, stars, and galaxies : 1915-1950 -- New windows on the universe : 1950-1975 -- The triumph of technology : 1975-present.
ISBN:
9780241225936
Dewey class:
520
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
345828
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 520 AST | Available |