The History of Astronomy

The History of Science

This volume traces humanity's exploration of the heavens from Neolithic times to NASA. Moving beyond early superstitions and cosmology, scientific study began by first making calendars and predicting astronomical events. The invention of the telescope around 1600 marked a watershed in the field of astronomy. Since the first recognition that the planets are other worlds, the wonders of space have puzzled and enthralled us. With a wealth of full-color and archival images and a compelling narrative style, this text charts our fascination with stars from before Stonehenge to the search for exoplanets and extraterrestrial life.

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Reading Level: 7

Interest Level: 7-12+

Product type : Library Bound Book
ISBN : 978-1-5081-7703-6
Author : Anne Rooney
Copyright : 2018
Language : English
Pages : 216
Trim : 6 3/8" x 9"
Dewey : 520--dc23
Black-and-White Photographs • Detailed Table of Contents • Full-Color Photographs • Further Information Section • Glossary • Index • Primary Sources • Sidebars • Websites

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