Archives of the Universe: 100 Discoveries That Transformed Our Understanding of the Cosmos

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Marcia Bartusiak

Archives of the Universe

100 Discoveries That Transformed Our Understanding of the Cosmos

Marcia Bartusiak

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Pantheon Books
15 July 2006

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Mathematics & Sciences

An unparalleled history of astronomy told through 100 primary documents--from the Maya's first recorded efforts to predict the cycles of Venus to the 1998 paper that posited an accelerating universe. First time in paperback.

An unparalleled history of astronomy presented in the words of the scientists who made the discoveries. Here are the writings of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Halley, Hubble, and Einstein, as well as that of dozens of others who have significantly contributed to our picture of the universe.

From Aristotle's proof that the Earth is round to the 1998 paper that posited an accelerating universe, this book contains 100 entries spanning the history of astronomy. Award-winning science writer Marcia Bartusiak provides enormously entertaining introductions, putting the material in context and explaining its place in the literature. Archives of the Universe is essential reading for professional astronomers, science history buffs, and backyard stargazers alike.

Edited by: Marcia Bartusiak
Imprint: Pantheon Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 202mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 607g
ISBN: 9780375713682
ISBN 10: 0375713689
Pages: 695
Publication Date: 15 July 2006
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Archives of the Universe: 100 Discoveries That Transformed Our Understanding of the Cosmos

""Extraordinary. . . . A rich archaeological dig. . . . Bartusiak . . .introduces these astronomers with deftly written, insightful commentary. . . . [A] wonderful book."" —Sky & Telescope ""[Bartusiak] provides a helpful road map with her lucid explanatory essays and annotation."" —The New York Times ""Bartusiak has done astronomy a great favor."" —New Scientist ""The reader gets not only a clear and concise history of astronomy . . . in Bartusiak's fine introductions . . . but also excerpts from many of the memorable papers written by the scientists who made the pivotal astronomical discoveries."" —Scientific American