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A History of Astronomy

by A. Pannekoek

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Well-balanced, carefully reasoned study relates astronomy to political, social conditions of the day. Part I covers ancient astronomy, including Ptolemaic theory; Part II discusses Copernicus, Kepler, Newton, laws of celestial mechanics. Part III covers modern developments up to work of Eddington. Author saw astronomy as an adventure of the mind. Illustrated.

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Anton Pannekoek

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Genres: Science & Nature, Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 520.9 — Natural sciences & mathematics Astronomy Astronomy Biography And History
LCC: QB15 .P28313 — Science Astronomy Astronomy General
BISAC: SCI SCIENCE Space Science Astronomy

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Published: 1961
Genres: Science & Nature, Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 520.9
LCC: QB15 .P28313

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