Astronomy
Before the Telescope
Published in September 1996
Book
Hardback
352 pages
978-0-7141-1746-1 (ISBN)
Description
This is a survey of world astronomy before the invention of the telescope. It examines what observations were made, what instruments were used, the effect of developments in mathematics and measurement, and early views of cosmology and astrology. It includes a glossary of astronomical terms.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
20 colour and 100 b&w illustrations, 10 maps, bibliographies, glossary
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
1200 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7141-1746-1 (9780714117461)
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