Stories of Astronomers and Their Stars Paperback / softback
by David E. Falkner
Part of the The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series series
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This book recounts the stories of the astronomical pioneers who forever changed our views of the cosmos.
The chapters delve into their fascinating lives over the centuries, showing how these pivotal minds built upon the work of their predecessors and unlocked the unique properties of specific stars. From ancient astronomy to modern imaging and spectroscopy, each tale at once showcases the pace of scientific discovery and the shared passions that drove these starwatchers.
Accompanying the stories are a plethora of constellation and finder charts, stellar coordinates and directions, and suggestions for viewing specific stars, all of which are visible to the naked eye or through a small telescope. In addition, the histories on specific star names and designations are given, along with an overview of the most popular catalogues and online databases that readers can use for reference.
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- Pages:302 pages, 124 Illustrations, black and white; XII, 302 p. 124 illus.
- Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- Publication Date:03/09/2021
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- ISBN:9783030803087
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:302 pages, 124 Illustrations, black and white; XII, 302 p. 124 illus.
- Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- Publication Date:03/09/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9783030803087