Wayfarers in the Cosmos: The Human Quest for Meaning - Softcover

Coyne S.J., George V.; Omizzolo, Alessandro

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0824519124 ISBN 13: 9780824519124

Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company, 2002

Synopsis

Two astronomers from the Vatican's world-famous observatory offer their views on the profound developments in our knowledge of the universe during the last 400 years.

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About the Author:

George V. Coyne, Ph.D., S.J., is a Jesuit priest, distinguished astronomer, director of the Vatican Observatory, and head of the Observatorys research group which is based at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Parallel to his scientific research he has developed an interest in the history and philosophy of science and in the relationship between science and religion. In 2008 he received the Mendel Medal. Alessandro Omizzolo is a member of the research staff at the Vatican Observatory with a special interest in quasars. He resides in Padua, Italy.

About this edition

• Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0824519124
• ISBN 13: 9780824519124
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192