ISBN: c538e66e54b099c6b5d3c8290621b0fb

'Astronomy, as nothing else can do, teaches men humility.' Arthur C. Clarke, The Challenge of the SpaceshipFor thousands of years, the stars, planets, Moon and Sun were central to religio… More...

'Astronomy, as nothing else can do, teaches men humility.' Arthur C. Clarke, The Challenge of the SpaceshipFor thousands of years, the stars, planets, Moon and Sun were central to religious and superstitious beliefs. Astronomy has its origins in the context of these beliefs. From this starting point, scientific thinking emerged, as humans began to seek explanations for the existence of celestial bodies - explanations that did not rely on the supernatural. In the 17th century, the invention of the telescope marked a watershed, opening the heavens to scrutiny and revealing that the planets are other worlds. The wonders of space have multiplied ever since, puzzling and enthralling us. The Story of Astronomy charts our fascination with stars, from before Stonehenge to the search for exoplanets and extra-terrestrial life. This accessible, fascinating account of discoveries, from the times of Palaeolithic star-gazers to current space missions, shows how we have come to know so much about the universe. At the same time, unfolding knowledge has opened new horizons to explore. Our understanding of the boundless cosmos has only just begun.Topics include: Cosmology, from ancient times to the Big Bang Our place in the solar system Astrolabes, telescopes and radio astronomy Mapping the stars Space missions and probes Comets, asteroids, supernovae and black holes The unknown, from empty space to dark energy Arcturus Astronomy & Astrophysics Solar System; Stars; Space; Constellations; Moon; Stostices; Equinoxes; Archaeoastromy; Cosmology; Galileo; Moon; Eclipses; Planets; Galaxies; Universe , AD,AE,AF,AG,AI,AL,AM,AQ,AR,AS,AT,AU,AU,AW,AZ,BA,BB,BD,BE,BF,BG,BH,BH,BI,BI,BJ,BJ,BL,BM,BN,BO,BR,BS,BT,BV,BW,BY,CA,CC,CC,CD,CF,CG,CG,CH,CI,CK,CL,CL,CM,CN,CN,CO,CO,CR,CS,CU,CV,CX,DE,DE,DJ,DK,DM,DO,DZ,EC,EE,EG,EH,ER,ES,ES,ET,FI,FJ,FK,FM,FO,FR,FR,GA,GB,UK,GB, English Physical Sciences, Arcturus Publishing<

2013, ISBN: c538e66e54b099c6b5d3c8290621b0fb

Springer, Kindle Edition, Auflage: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995, 426 Seiten, Publiziert: 2013-11-11T00:00:00.000Z, Produktgruppe: Digital Ebook Purchas, Astronomy & Spac… More...

Springer, Kindle Edition, Auflage: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995, 426 Seiten, Publiziert: 2013-11-11T00:00:00.000Z, Produktgruppe: Digital Ebook Purchas, Astronomy & Space Science, Science, Nature & Maths, Subjects, Books, History of Science, History & Philosophy, Astronomy & Cosmology, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Science & Maths, Kindle eBooks, Categories, Kindle Store, English Language Store, fd9aabf3-bc3b-41dc-8755-20b8be10c196_8101, fd9aabf3-bc3b-41dc-8755-20b8be10c196_0, Special Features Stores, Arborist Merchandising Root, Format: Kindle eBook, Springer, 2013<