The astronomers' library : the books that unlocked the mysteries of the universe / Karen Masters.

By:

Masters, Karen, 1979-

Language: English Series: Liber historicaPublication details: London, United Kingdom : Quarto Publishing, 2024.Description: 272 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cmISBN:

9780711289819 (hardback)
0711289816 (hardback)

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LOC classification:

QB 15 M423a 2024

Contents:

Star atlases Mapping other worlds Astronomy and culture Developing our model of the universe Astronomy for everyone Modern astronomy

Summary: The Astronomers' Library compiles the most historically significant books covering the science of astronomy and its impact on civilization. Each book included provides a fascinating window into our knowledge of the cosmos as it was understood at the exact time and place it was published. Taken together, they form a centuries-long narrative that encompasses developments in timekeeping and beliefs, as well as scientific breakthroughs such as the heliocentric view of the solar system and the expanding Universe.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 264-265) and index.

Star atlases
Mapping other worlds
Astronomy and culture
Developing our model of the universe
Astronomy for everyone
Modern astronomy

The Astronomers' Library compiles the most historically significant books covering the science of astronomy and its impact on civilization. Each book included provides a fascinating window into our knowledge of the cosmos as it was understood at the exact time and place it was published. Taken together, they form a centuries-long narrative that encompasses developments in timekeeping and beliefs, as well as scientific breakthroughs such as the heliocentric view of the solar system and the expanding Universe.

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