Bibliograph

The history of astronomy, Anne Rooney

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The history of astronomy, Anne Rooney

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 207) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The history of astronomy

Oclc number

1004716276

Responsibility statement

Anne Rooney

Series statement

The history of science

Summary

This volume traces humanity's exploration of the heavens from Neolithic times to NASA. Moving beyond early superstitions and cosmology, scientific study began by first making calendars and predicting astronomical events. The invention of the telescope around 1600 marked a watershed in the field of astronomy. Since the first recognition that the planets are other worlds, the wonders of space have puzzled and enthralled us. With a wealth of full-color and archival images and a compelling narrative style, this text charts our fascination with stars from before Stonehenge to the search for exoplanets and extraterrestrial life

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator