Isbn: 9780521808408 - babylon to voyager and beyond: a history of planetary astronomy (7 Ergebnisse)

paperback. Zustand: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. The story of planetary research from ancient astronomers to more recent spacecraft missions. Num Pages: 570 pages, 111 b/w illus. 9 tables. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 174 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1317. . 2003. Illustrated. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Babylon to Voyager and Beyond covers planetary research from the time of the Babylonians and Ancient Greeks through those of Kepler, Galileo and Newton to the modern era of space exploration. It outlines the key observational discoveries and theoretical developments in their historical context, covering not only the numerous successes but also the main failures. Planetary astronomy has come a long way since the Babylonians used their extensive numerical skills to predict the positions of the moon and planets. That progress is the story of this book, ending, as it does, with the considerable discoveries of the space age, and the discoveries of planets around other stars. This account will appeal to both amateur and professional astronomers, as well as those with an interest in the history of science.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 570 pages. 9.75x7.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.