Twentieth century Space And Astronomy A History of Notable Research And Discovery 1st Edition by Marianne J Dyson ISBN 081605536X 978-0816055364
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ISBN 10: 081605536X
ISBN 13: 978-0816055364
Author: Marianne J Dyson
For thousands of years, humans have scanned the sky and charted the movement of celestial bodies. The daily and seasonal patterns of the Sun, Moon, and stars guided sailors home, dictated the timing of planting and harvesting, and became an inspiration for festivals, celebrations, and holidays. The appearance of novae, comets, and storms of “shooting stars” lighting up the predawn hours were interpreted as lucky signs, dire omens, or special messages from the gods. These practical and spiritual connections of astronomy with human activity motivated and inspired improvements in observations and technology, which led to a deeper interest in exploring what lies beyond the outskirts of this galaxy and the next.
Space and Astronomy: Decade by Decade reveals how the astronomers unravel the mysteries of how the Sun shines, how stars collapse into black holes, and how the universe expands. It is the story of dreamers who designed rockets to bring back knowledge of other worlds and other galaxies. This volume of the Twentieth-Century Science set describes the progress of astronomy and the development of spaceflight from 1901 to 2000.
Table of contents:
Part I Entrée
Part II Narratives of Discovery
Part III Patterns of Discovery
Part IV Drivers of Discovery
Part V The Synthesis of Discovery
Appendix 1 Astronomy’s Three Kingdoms
Appendix 2 Astronomical Discoveries and Their Extended Structure
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