Watchers of the Stars
The Story of a Revolution
- 3rd Edition - September 30, 2009
- Latest edition
- Author: Sir Patrick Moore CBE DSc FRAS
- Language: English
This is the third edition by Sir Patrick Moore, one of the great presenters of astronomy in our time. It tells the epic story of the historical development of astronomy which… Read more
Description
Description
This is the third edition by Sir Patrick Moore, one of the great presenters of astronomy in our time. It tells the epic story of the historical development of astronomy which caused a revolutionary change in human outlook, in its impact upon both scientific thinking and religious belief.
Key features
Key features
- Tells the epic story of the historical development of astronomy which had a revolutionary impact upon both scientific thinking and religious belief
- A fascinating, well-researched story told in an exciting narrative
- Third edition includes a new foreword, new illustrations and colour plates
Readership
Readership
Astronomers, historians, and the general public
Table of contents
Table of contents
The earth in space; The questioners; Copernicus – the doubter; The wandering scholar; De revolutionibus…; The master of heaven; Circles or ellipses? Galileo – the experimenter; Telescopes and the sky; The storm gathers; The Dialogue; Confrontation!; Truth will out; Index.
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: September 30, 2009
- Language: English