Synopses & Reviews
This book provides an introduction to the fundamentals of stellar astronomy, a history of astronomy, and an account of how the science of astronomy challenged traditional philosophical and theological beliefs. Throughout the text are readings from the writings of scientists who contributed most significantly to the development of astronomy.
Synopsis
Solid introduction to the fundamentals of stellar astronomy, including excerpts from classic writings of major astronomers.
Synopsis
A solid introduction to the fundamentals of stellar astronomy, a history of astronomy and an account of how the emergence of the science of astronomy challenged traditional philosophical and theological beliefs. Includes readings from the classic writings of major astronomers. Only high school math needed.
Synopsis
This book provides an introduction to the fundamentals of stellar astronomy, a history of astronomy, and an account of how the science of astronomy challenged traditional philosophical and theological beliefs. Throughout the text are readings from the writings of scientists who contributed most significantly to the development of astronomy.
Synopsis
A solid introduction to the fundamentals of stellar astronomy, a history of astronomy and an account of how the science of astronomy challenged traditional philosophical and theological beliefs.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [405]-423) and index.