An unparalleled history of astronomy presented in the words of the scientists who made the discoveries. Here are the writings of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Halley, Hubble, and Einstein, as well as that of dozens of others who have significantly contributed to our picture of the universe. From Aristotle's proof that the Earth is round to the 1998 paper that posited an accelerating universe, this book contains 100 entries spanning the history of astronomy. Award-winning science writer Marcia Bartusiak provides enormously entertaining introductions, putting the material in context and explaining its place in the literature. "Archives of the Universe" is essential reading for professional astronomers, science history buffs, and backyard stargazers alike
Ficha técnica
Editorial: Vintage International. Random House
ISBN: 9780375713682
Idioma: Inglés
Número de páginas: 720
Encuadernación: Tapa blanda
Fecha de lanzamiento: 03/03/2006
Año de edición: 2006
Plaza de edición: London
Alto: 26.0 cm
Ancho: 14.0 cm
Especificaciones del producto
Escrito por Marcia Bartusiak
Marcia Bartusiak se dedica a la divulgación científica en los campos de la astronomía y la física. Autora de siete libros, es profesora de Escritura científica en el Instituto de Tecnología de Massachusetts.