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A History of Astronomy (Paperback, New edition): A. Pannekoek

A History of Astronomy (Paperback, New edition)

A. Pannekoek

Series: Dover Books on Astronomy

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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.

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Imprint: Dover Publications Inc.
Country of origin: United States
Series: Dover Books on Astronomy
Release date: July 1990
First published: November 2011
Authors: A. Pannekoek
Dimensions: 215 x 136 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 521
Edition: New edition
ISBN-13: 978-0-486-65994-7
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Popular astronomy
Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Space travel & exploration
LSN: 0-486-65994-1
Barcode: 9780486659947

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