Atlas of astronomical discoveries

Presents a history of astronomy and describes one hundred of the most significant discoveries of the last four hundred years, including such findings as the extraterrestrial origins of meteorites, the existence of dark matter, the spiral structure of the Milky Way, and the first exoplanet.

Uniform Title: Atlas van Astronomische Ontdekkingen. English
Main Author: Schilling, Govert.
Other Authors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Dutch
Published: New York : Springer, [2011]
Physical Description: 1 online resource (234 pages) : color illustrations.
Series: 2011 Springer E-Books.
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Summary: Presents a history of astronomy and describes one hundred of the most significant discoveries of the last four hundred years, including such findings as the extraterrestrial origins of meteorites, the existence of dark matter, the spiral structure of the Milky Way, and the first exoplanet.
Item Description: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Presents a history of astronomy and describes one hundred of the most significant discoveries of the last four hundred years, including such findings as the extraterrestrial origins of meteorites, the existence of dark matter, the spiral structure of the Milky Way, and the first exoplanet.
The Dawn of Astronomy -- New Insights and Cosmic Laws -- Juggling Stars in a 3-D Circus -- Messengers of Major Theoretical Breakthroughs -- A Pinch of Star Dust in the Evolving Universe -- Revolutionary Discoveries in the Mysterious Cosmos.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (234 pages) : color illustrations.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781441978110
1441978119