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      Stories of Astronomers and Their Stars

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      This book recounts the stories of the astronomical pioneers who forever changed our views of the cosmos. The chapters delve into their fascinating lives over the centuries, showing how these pivotal minds built upon the work of their predecessors and unlocked the unique properties of specific stars....

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      Product ID:9783030803087
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:CH
      Series:The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
      Title:Stories of Astronomers and Their Stars
      Authors:Author: David E. Falkner
      Page Count:302
      Subjects:History of science, History of science, Astronomy, space and time, Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods, Astronomy, space & time, Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods
      Description:This book recounts the stories of the astronomical pioneers who forever changed our views of the cosmos. The chapters delve into their fascinating lives over the centuries, showing how these pivotal minds built upon the work of their predecessors and unlocked the unique properties of specific stars. From ancient astronomy to modern imaging and spectroscopy, each tale at once showcases the pace of scientific discovery and the shared passions that drove these starwatchers. Accompanying the stories are a plethora of constellation and finder charts, stellar coordinates and directions, and suggestions for viewing specific stars, all of which are visible to the naked eye or through a small telescope. In addition, the histories on specific star names and designations are given, along with an overview of the most popular catalogues and online databases that readers can use for reference.
      Imprint Name:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
      Publisher Name:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2021-09-03

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      Weight546 g
      Dimensions155 × 235 × 13 mm