Space, Time, Infinity: The Smithsonian Views the Universe - Hardcover

James S.Trefil

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9780394548432: Space, Time, Infinity: The Smithsonian Views the Universe
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0394548434 ISBN 13: 9780394548432
Publisher: Smithonian Books/Pantheon Books, 1985

Synopsis

Traces the history of astronomy, looks at what we have learned about the Sun, Moon, stars and planets, and identifies key questions which face astronomers of the future

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Beginning with humankind's earliest views of the cosmos recorded in Egypt, Babylon, and Greece, and evi dence from megalithic sites such as Stonehenge, Trefil quickly traces the rise of Western astronomy to contem porary views of stars, galaxies, and in finity. Issues of cosmology, astrophys ics, and cosmogony are treated lucidly and richly illustrated with hundreds of colored pictures and diagrams. Impor tant unsolved scientific problems are explored, as well as questions such as the existence of extraterrestrial life. Completely up-to-date scientifically, this book tells a story of immense scope. Highly recommended for lay people and a beautiful addition to pub lic libraries. E. Robert Paul, History of Science Program, Dickinson Coll., Carlisle, Pa.
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Publisher
Smithonian Books/Pantheon Books
Publication date
1985
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0394548434
ISBN 13 
9780394548432
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
255
Rating
  • 3.96 out of 5 stars
    26 ratings by Goodreads