A brief history of astronomy and astrophysics / Kenneth R. Lang.
A brief history of astronomy and astrophysics / Kenneth R. Lang.
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Publisher
Singapore ; Hackensack, NJ ; London : World Scientific Publishing, [2018]
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G 2018/6690
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Language
English
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Physical content
xiii, 325 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Part I. Everything moves: The Earth moves -- Gravity guides movement and bends space-time -- Motion within matter -- How light moves through space and interacts with matter -- The stars are moving -- The Universe is expanding and breaking away -- Part II. Nothing stays the same: Natural history of t...
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Publisher
Singapore ; Hackensack, NJ ; London : World Scientific Publishing, [2018]
Date Published
[2018]
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Summary
"This book traces out the unfolding history of important discoveries in astronomy and astrophysics, and anchors our present understanding of the Universe within the findings and personalities of accomplished astronomers. They have used telescopes and instruments to extend our vision to places that cannot be seen with the unaided eye, discovered a h...
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A brief history of astronomy and astrophysics / Kenneth R. Lang.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-311) and indexes.
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©2018
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G 2018/6690
Record Identifier
74VKVQbOAXgl
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVQbOAXgl
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ISBN
9813235195 pbk.
9789813235199 pbk.
9813233834
9789813233836
DDC
520
MMS ID
991024198816202626
