The Cambridge illustrated history of astronomy
Michael Hoskin (Other)
Expertly written and lavishly illustrated, The Cambridge Illustrated History of Astronomy offers a unique account of astronomical theory and practice from antiquity to the present day. Packed with anecdotes and intriguing detail, this is a lively and highly visual history of astronomy - a compelling read for specialists and non-specialists alike.
ix, 392 s. : illustrations (vissa i färg) ; 26 cm
9780521411585, 0521411580
185323958
Preface; 1. Astronomy before history Clive Ruggles and Michael Hoskin; 2. Astronomy in antiquity Michael Hoskin; Astronomy in China Christopher Cullen; 3. Islamic astronomy Michael Hoskin; The Astrolabe Michael Hoskin; 4. Medieval Latin astronomy Michael Hoskin and Owen Gingerich; 5. From geometry to physics: astronomy transformed Michael Hoskin; The refracting telescope in the seventeenth century J. A. Bennett; 6. Newton and Newtonianism Michael Hoskin; 7. The astronomy of the universe of stars Michael Hoskin; 8. The message of starlight: the rise of astrophysics David Dewhirst and Michael Hoskin; 9. Astronomy's widening horizons Michael Hoskin and Owen Gingerich; Chronology; Glossary; Further reading; Index.