Stories of Astronomers and Their Stars

Stories of Astronomers and Their Stars - The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series

1st Edition 2021

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book recounts the stories of the astronomical pioneers who forever changed our views of the cosmos. The chapters delve into their fascinating lives over the centuries, showing how these pivotal minds built upon the work of their predecessors and unlocked the unique properties of specific stars.

From ancient astronomy to modern imaging and spectroscopy, each tale at once showcases the pace of scientific discovery and the shared passions that drove these starwatchers. Accompanying the stories are a plethora of constellation and finder charts, stellar coordinates and directions, and suggestions for viewing specific stars, all of which are visible to the naked eye or through a small telescope.

In addition, the histories on specific star names and designations are given, along with an overview of the most popular catalogues and online databases that readers can use for reference.


Book information

ISBN: 9783030803087
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition 2021
Language: English
Number of pages: 302
Weight: 546g
Height: 155mm
Width: 235mm
Spine width: 13mm