Measuring the Universe: Cosmic Dimensions from Aristarchus to Halley

by Albert van Helden

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Measuring the Universe is the first history of the evolution of cosmic dimensions, from the work of Eratosthenes and Aristarchus in the third century B.C. to the efforts of Edmond Halley (1656-1742).

"Van Helden's authoritative treatment is concise and informative; he refers to numerous sources of information, draws on the discoveries of modern scholarship, and presents the first book-length treatment of this exceedingly important branch...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0226848825

ISBN13:9780226848822

Release Date:September 1986

Publisher:University of Chicago Press

Length:212 Pages

Weight:0.70 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Astronomy Astronomy & Astrophysics Astronomy & Space Science History & Philosophy Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology

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