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Astronomy
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- Book Synopsis
- 'Astronomy, as nothing else can do, teaches men humility.' -Arthur C. Clarke, The Challenge of the Spaceship Astronomy traces one of humanity's oldest obsessions. This accessible, fascinating account of discoveries from the times of Palaeolithic star-gazers to current space missions shows how we have come to know so much about the universe. At the same time, unfolding knowledge has opened new horizons to explore. Our understanding of the boundless cosmos has only just begun. Topics include: Cosmology, from ancient times to the Big Bang Our place in the solar system Astrolabes, telescopes, and radio astronomy Mapping the stars Space missions and probes Comets, asteroids, supernovae, and black holes The unknown, from empty space to dark energy Beautifully illustrated throughout
- About The Author
- Anne Rooney gained a degree and then a PhD in medieval literature from Trinity College, Cambridge. After a period of teaching medieval English and French literature at the universities of Cambridge and York, she left to pursue a career as a freelance writer. She has written many books for adults and children on a variety of subjects, including literature and history. She lives in Cambridge. She has written many books on science and technology, and was long-listed for the prestigious Aventis Science Prize in 2004.
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- ISBN
- 9781784286613
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Arcturus, (15 June 2017)
- Number of Pages
- 208
- Weight
- 538 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 228 x 163 x 15 mm
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