Parallax

Parallax The Race to Measure the Cosmos - Dover Books on Astronomy

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Publisher's Synopsis

This lively and entertaining history of the long struggle to measure the distance to the stars will appeal to general readers as well as to amateur and professional astronomers. Readers will encounter fascinating historical characters, from ancient Greeks to 19th-century scientists. Well illustrated, with contemporary pictures plus extensive notes on further reading. 2002 edition.

Book information

ISBN: 9780486490939
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint: Dover Publications
Pub date:
Edition: Dover Edition
DEWEY: 523.81
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 316
Weight: 408g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 18mm