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008 121128t2012 fludab f 001 0 eng d
020 _a9781439836002 (hbk.)
039 9 _a201305271146
_bsaini
_y201211281141
_zsafura
040 _aUMP
090 _aQB15 .N49 2012
111 2 _aNew Vision 400
_d(2008 :
_cBeijing, China)
245 1 4 _aThe astronomy revolution :
_b400 years of exploring the cosmos /
_cedited by Donald G. York, Owen Gingerich, Shuang-Nan Zhang
260 _aBoca Raton, FL :
_bCRC Press,
_c2012
300 _axxiv, 426 p. :
_bill. (some col.) ;
_c26 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index
520 _a"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"--
_cProvided by publisher
650 0 _aAstronomy
_xHistory
_vCongresses
650 0 _aAstronomy
_xTechnological innovations
_vCongresses
650 0 _aTelescopes
_vCongresses
650 0 _aLippershey, Hans
_vCongresses
700 1 _aYork, Donald G.,
_d1944-
700 1 _aGingerich, Owen
700 1 _aZhang, Shuang-Nan
999 _aVIRTUA40
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