The History of Astronomy

Very Short Introductions

An introduction to the history of Western astronomy from prehistoric times to the origins of astrophysics in the mid nineteenth century. Emphasis is given to such topics as the merging of Babylonian and Greek astronomy in later Antiquity, Kepler's conversion of astronomy into a branch of dynamics, and the first explorations of the universe of stars.

Part of the series Very Short Introductions

Law

Booko found 1 book edition

Product filters

Product
Details
May, 2003
New: $23.44

Used: $13.20

Booko collects this information from user contributions and sources on the internet - it is not a definitive list of editions. Search Booko for other editions of The History of Astronomy.