Great Astronomers
by R. S. Ball
About
Astronomy
The lives and discoveries of the Great Astronomers of history. The book covers astronomers such as Ptolemy, Copernicus, Brahe, Galileo, Newton, Halley, and many more. Each chapter covers one astronomer including their early life, training, and contributions to the field of astronomy. Included in each chapter are illustrations and diagrams of their discoveries and tools they used during their studies.
First published in 1895, this edition is derived from the original book with 67 black and white illustrations. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.
Details
Author(s): R. S. Ball
Illustrator(s): Various
Translator(s): None
Dimensions: 6" x 9"
Pages: 276
Font Size: 12 pt
ISBN: 9781649651266
ASIN: 1649651260
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