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The History of Astronomy: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback): Michael Hoskin

The History of Astronomy: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)

Michael Hoskin

Series: Very Short Introductions

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An introduction to the history of Western astronomy from prehistoric times to the origins of astrophysics in the mid nineteenth century. Emphasis is given to such topics as the merging of Babylonian and Greek astronomy in later Antiquity, Kepler's conversion of astronomy into a branch of dynamics, and the first explorations of the universe of stars.

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Imprint: Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Very Short Introductions
Release date: May 2003
First published: July 2003
Authors: Michael Hoskin
Dimensions: 178 x 113 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-280306-1
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science
Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Popular science
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Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Space travel & exploration
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LSN: 0-19-280306-9
Barcode: 9780192803061

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