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Name: The Scale of the Universe (Classic Reprint)
Author: Harlow Shapley
ISBN: 9780282886059

Harlow Shapley

9780282886059: The Scale of the Universe (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 0282886052 ISBN 13 : 9780282886059

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 0282886052
ISBN 13: 9780282886059
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 56
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The Scale of the Universe (Classic Reprint)

Harlow Shapley, Heber Doust Curtis

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2017

ISBN 10 : 0282886052 ISBN 13 : 9780282886059

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the grand, yet mysterious, scale of the universe. The author, a leading astronomer of their time, takes readers on a journey through the vastness of space, exploring the size and structure of our galaxy â� � the Milky Way. The book examines the history of our understanding of the universe, charting the progression from an Earth-centric view to a Sun-centric perspective. The author then presents compelling evidence for a much larger galaxy than previously believed, sparking a debate that would change our understanding of our place in the cosmos. Through meticulous analysis of the distances to globular clusters and the nature of their stars, the author challenges conventional wisdom and proposes a galaxy spanning hundreds of thousands of light-years. The book explores the implications of this vast scale, considering its impact on the nature of stars, the age of the universe, and the very definition of a galaxy. The book is a captivating exploration of the universe, revealing the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of our scientific understanding of the cosmos. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9780282886059_0

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