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Well-balanced, carefully reasoned study relates astronomy to political, social conditions of the day. Part I covers ancient astronomy, including Ptolemaic theory; Part II discusses Copernicus, Kepler, Newton, laws of celestial mechanics. Part III covers modern developments up to work of Eddington. Author saw astronomy as an adventure of the mind. Illustrated.
Release date Australia
March 28th, 2003
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Pages
521
Dimensions
140x215x26
ISBN-13
9780486659947
Product ID
6891328

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