Watchers of the Stars
The Story of a Revolution
- 3 Edición - 30 de septiembre de 2009
- Última edición
- Autor: Sir Patrick Moore CBE DSc FRAS
- Idioma: Inglés
This is the third edition by Sir Patrick Moore, one of the great presenters of astronomy in our time. It tells the epic story of the historical development of astronomy which… Leer más
Descripción
Descripción
This is the third edition by Sir Patrick Moore, one of the great presenters of astronomy in our time. It tells the epic story of the historical development of astronomy which caused a revolutionary change in human outlook, in its impact upon both scientific thinking and religious belief.
Puntos claves
Puntos claves
- Tells the epic story of the historical development of astronomy which had a revolutionary impact upon both scientific thinking and religious belief
- A fascinating, well-researched story told in an exciting narrative
- Third edition includes a new foreword, new illustrations and colour plates
De interès para
De interès para
Astronomers, historians, and the general public
Índice
Índice
The earth in space; The questioners; Copernicus – the doubter; The wandering scholar; De revolutionibus…; The master of heaven; Circles or ellipses? Galileo – the experimenter; Telescopes and the sky; The storm gathers; The Dialogue; Confrontation!; Truth will out; Index.
Detalles del producto
Detalles del producto
- Edición: 3
- Última edición
- Publicado: 30 de septiembre de 2009
- Idioma: Inglés