Astronomically speaking: a dictionary of quotations on astronomy and physics
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781138429796
Date de publication :
18 sept. 2018
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
1210 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
To understand the history, accomplishments, failures, and meanings of astronomy requires a knowledge of what has been said about astronomy by philosophers, novelists, playwrights, poets, scientists, and laymen. This work serves as a guide to what has been said about astronomy through the ages. It contains nearly 1,550 quotations and illustrations.