Parallax: The Race to Measure the Cosmos (Dover Books on

Parallax: The Race to Measure the Cosmos (Dover Books on Astronomy)

This lively and entertaining history of the long struggle to measure the distance to the stars will appeal to general readers as well as amateur and professional astronomers. Readers will encounter fascinating historical characters, from ancient Greeks to19th-century scientists. Well illustrated, with contemporary pictures plus extensive notes on further reading.
Country USA
Manufacturer Dover Publications
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-08-21
Format Kindle eBook

Parallax: The Race to Measure the Cosmos (Dover Books on Astronomy)