The 400 years of exploring the cosmos New Vision 400 (2008 : Beijing, China) creator York, Donald G. 1944- Gingerich, Owen Zhang, Shuang-Nan text flu Boca Raton, FL CRC Press 2012 monographic eng

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xxiv, 426 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. "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"-- specialized edited by Donald G. York, Owen Gingerich, Shuang-Nan Zhang Includes bibliographical references and index Astronomy History Congresses Astronomy Technological innovations Congresses Telescopes Congresses Lippershey, Hans Congresses 9781439836002 (hbk.) UMP 121128 20251125093630.0 vtls000067060