The astronomy revolution : 400 years of exploring the cosmos / edited by Donald G. York, Owen Gingerich, Shuang-Nan Zhang

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New Vision 400 (2008 : Beijing, China)

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TextPublication details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2012Description: xxiv, 426 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cmISBN:

9781439836002 (hbk.)

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Summary: "Exploring research domains involved with astronomy and cosmology, this interdisciplinary volume investigates and explains how the field has affected human life and perceptions of the universe. Chapters cover the historical background of the field, past and current research, the science behind astronomy, and open question raised by modern astronomical and cosmological research. Many contributors offer unique overviews of the field, covering creativity and technology in discovery, the impact of telescopes, challenges in astronomy, and questions raised by new knowledge. Appendices provide chapter summaries, contributor bios, and ellipsis projects"-- Provided by publisher

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Open Shelf	UMPLIB PEKAN	QB15 .N49 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		0000073139

Includes bibliographical references and index

"Exploring research domains involved with astronomy and cosmology, this interdisciplinary volume investigates and explains how the field has affected human life and perceptions of the universe. Chapters cover the historical background of the field, past and current research, the science behind astronomy, and open question raised by modern astronomical and cosmological research. Many contributors offer unique overviews of the field, covering creativity and technology in discovery, the impact of telescopes, challenges in astronomy, and questions raised by new knowledge. Appendices provide chapter summaries, contributor bios, and ellipsis projects"-- Provided by publisher