Celestial Sleuth: Using Astronomy to Solve Mysteries in Art, History and Literature (Springer Praxis Books)

Olson, Donald W.

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ISBN 10: 1461484022 ISBN 13: 9781461484028

Published by Springer, 2013

Language: English

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Title: Celestial Sleuth: Using Astronomy to Solve ...

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: 2013

Binding: paperback

Condition: Good

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This book explores intriguing cases in which astronomy has been used as a tool to solve mysteries from art, history, and literature. It clearly explains astronomical concepts with non-technical language and defines terms as needed for wide readership.

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Many mysteries in art, history, and literature can be solved using “forensic” astronomy, including calculating phases of the Moon, determining the positions of...

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