Measuring the Universe: Cosmic Dimensions from Aristarchus to Halley - Couverture souple

Van Helden, Albert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0226848825 ISBN 13 : 9780226848822

Editeur : University of Chicago Press, 1986

Synopsis

Measuring the Universe is the first history of the evolution of cosmic dimensions, from the work of Eratosthenes and Aristarchus in the third century B.C. to the efforts of Edmond Halley (1656—1742).

"Van Helden's authoritative treatment is concise and informative; he refers to numerous sources of information, draws on the discoveries of modern scholarship, and presents the first book-length treatment of this exceedingly important branch of science."—Edward Harrison, American Journal of Physics

"Van Helden writes well, with a flair for clear explanation. I warmly recommend this book."—Colin A. Ronan, Journal of the British Astronomical Association

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Albert Van Helden is professor of history at Rice University and the author of The Invention of the Telescope.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of Chicago Press
• Date d'édition: 1986
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0226848825
• ISBN 13: 9780226848822
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 211
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• Personne responsable: non disponible