The Great Copernicus Chase and Other Adventures in Astronomical History
Titel
The Great Copernicus Chase and Other Adventures in Astronomical History
Beschrijving
The Great Copernicus Chase describes 36 incidents drawn from the history of astronomy. The chapters range from Stonehenge and ancient Egypt, to the Great Comet of 1965, and to Albert Einstein. In this series of articles, arranged roughly chronologically, Professor Gingerich covers all the important periods and developments in a book that is generously illustrated throughout.The Great Copericus Chase describes 36 incidents drawn from the history of astronomy. The chapters range from Stonehenge and ancient Egypt, to the Great Comet of 1965, and to Albert Einstein. In this series of articles, arranged roughly chronologically, Professor Gingerich covers all the important periods and developments in a book that is generously illustrated throughout. The curious reader will learn of the origin of the zodiac, Islamic astronomy, fake astrolabes, the foundation of modern astronomy in the USA, and the discovery of the spiral arms of our Galaxy. There are many original research discoveries and insights in this feast of popularization and intellectual history. The majority of the chapters originally appeared in Sky and Telescope, the monthly astronomy magazine published by Sky Publishing Corporation of Cambridge, Massachusetts.The Great Copernicus Chase is an anthology of 36 incidents drawn from the history of astronomy. The chapters range from Stonehenge and ancient Egypt, to the Great Comet of 1965, and to Albert Einstein. In this series of articles, arranged roughly chronologically, Professor Gingerich covers all the important periods and developments in astronomy.
Maker
Owen Gingerich
Uitgever
Cambridge University Press
Datum
25/sep/92
Formaat
Hardcover
Taal
nothing
Aanduiding
GES0300
ISBN
521326885
Bestanden
Collectie
Citaat
Owen Gingerich, “The Great Copernicus Chase and Other Adventures in Astronomical History,” Bibliotheek Cozmix, toegankelijk 10 maart 2025, https://bib.cozmix.cloud/items/show/659.