01818nam a2200301 a 4500 vtls000067060 KUKTEM 20251125093630.0 121128t2012 fludab f 001 0 eng d 9781439836002 (hbk.) 201305271146 saini 201211281141 safura UMP QB15 .N49 2012 New Vision 400 (2008 : Beijing, China) The astronomy revolution : 400 years of exploring the cosmos / edited by Donald G. York, Owen Gingerich, Shuang-Nan Zhang Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2012 xxiv, 426 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. 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 Astronomy History Congresses Astronomy Technological innovations Congresses Telescopes Congresses Lippershey, Hans Congresses York, Donald G., 1944- Gingerich, Owen Zhang, Shuang-Nan 0 0 0 0 20000 20000 2019-09-04 236.79 0 QB15 .N49 2012 0000073139 2019-09-04 00:00:00 1 236.79 2019-09-04 OPEN VIRTUA40 66579 66585 VTLSSORT0080*0200*0400*0900*1110*2450*2600*3000*5040*5200*6500*6501*6502*6503*7000*7001*7002*9992