Celestial sleuth using astronomy to solve mysteries in art, history and literature /

Many mysteries in art, history, and literature can be solved using "forensic" astronomy, including calculating phases of the Moon, determining the positions of the planets and stars, and identifying celestial objects. In addition to helping to crack difficult cases, such studies spark our...

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Main Author: Olson, Donald W.,
Other Authors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: New York : Springer, [2013?]
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvii, 355 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Series: Springer-Praxis books in popular astronomy.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Astronomy in Art
  • Astronomy in History
  • Astronomy in Literature.