Expanding universe, the: astronomy's 'great debate', 1900–1931
Auteur :
Smith, Robert W.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521130066
Date de publication :
11 févr. 2009
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,4 cm
Poids :
350 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book, originally published in 1982, describes and explains in detail the archival evidence, including the 'Great Debate' between Harlow Shapley and H. D. Curtis, of our own star system increased by a factor of 10, of other galaxies beyond our own and of an ever expanding Universe. This book with be of interest to professional and amateur astronomers as well as historians of science.