Measuring the Universe

Measuring the Universe
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 213
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ISBN-10 : 9780226848907
ISBN-13 : 0226848906
Rating : 4/5 (906 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Measuring the Universe by : Albert Van Helden

Download or read book Measuring the Universe written by Albert Van Helden and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2010-12-15 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Measuring the Universe is the first history of the evolution of cosmic dimensions, from the work of Eratosthenes and Aristarchus in the third century B.C. to the efforts of Edmond Halley (1656—1742). "Van Helden's authoritative treatment is concise and informative; he refers to numerous sources of information, draws on the discoveries of modern scholarship, and presents the first book-length treatment of this exceedingly important branch of science."—Edward Harrison, American Journal of Physics "Van Helden writes well, with a flair for clear explanation. I warmly recommend this book."—Colin A. Ronan, Journal of the British Astronomical Association


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