Coming of Age in the Milky Way
Timothy Ferris
Explore the history of astronomy and the fascinating personalities that have shaped this field over time. From ancient celestial models to modern-day quantum theory, Coming of Age in the Milky Way provides a captivating tour of our universe. Join author Timothy Ferris as he shares the struggles, political and religious preconceptions, and groundbreaking discoveries of some of the greatest thinkers in astronomy. This classic book is a must-read for anyone interested in the wonders of space and the people who study it.
Fecha de publicación
2003-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
2003-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
publicado por primera vez en 1988
Calificación de Goodreads
4.16
ISBN
9780688058890
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2021-10-08T22:57:15.000Z
The best popular science book I have ever read.
How big is the universe?
How old is the universe?
Scientists have found answers to these questions after thousands of years of study.
This book describes how they did it.
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