TY  - BOOK
AU  - York,Donald G.
AU  - Gingerich,Owen
AU  - Zhang,Shuang-Nan
ED  - New Vision 400
TI  - The astronomy revolution: 400 years of exploring the cosmos 
SN  - 9781439836002 (hbk.)
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Boca Raton, FL
PB  - CRC Press
KW  - Astronomy
KW  - History
KW  - Congresses
KW  - Technological innovations
KW  - Telescopes
KW  - Lippershey, Hans
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - "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"--
ER  -