Masters, Karen,   1979- <br/><br/>
The astronomers' library :   the books that unlocked the mysteries of the universe / 
Karen Masters. 
 - London, United Kingdom :  Quarto Publishing,  2024. 
 - 272 pages :   illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ;   25 cm. 
 - Liber historica  .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 264-265) and index. 
<br/><br/>Star atlases<br/>Mapping other worlds<br/>Astronomy and culture<br/>Developing our model of the universe<br/>Astronomy for everyone<br/>Modern astronomy 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780711289819 (hardback) 0711289816 (hardback) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Astronomía --Historia <br/>Astronomía --Bibliografía 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QB 15  / M423a 2024