Chronicling the golden age of astronomy a history of visual observing from Harriot to Moore /
The invention of the telescope at the dawning of the 17th century has revolutionized humanity's understanding of the Universe and our place within it. This book traces the development of the telescope over four centuries, as well as the many personalities who used it to uncover brand-new revela...
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Main Author: | English, Neil, |
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Other Authors: | SpringerLink (Online Service) |
Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Cham, Switzerland :
Springer,
[2018]
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Physical Description: |
1 online resource. |
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Historical & cultural astronomy.
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