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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sir Patrick Moore CBE DSc FRASPublisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Imprint: Horwood Publishing Ltd Edition: 3rd edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.460kg ISBN: 9781904275367ISBN 10: 1904275362 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 30 September 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsThe 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.ReviewsHeartily recommended for its clear and concise narration of events... And for highlighting a classic confrontation between reality and religious belief., The Observatory Magazine An epic and fascinating story about a great area of scientific history. ...an enormous enhancement to our knowledge of the Universe., Spaceflight Describes this revolutionary change with clarity and insight. Up to date with a telling Epilogue. An invigorating account of events that determined the future of the human race. Highly recommended., Journal of the British Astronomical Association Describes this revolutionary change with clarity and insight. Up to date with a telling Epilogue. An invigorating account of events that determined the future of the human race. Highly recommended. - Journal of the British Astronomical Association Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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