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A Century's Progress In Astronomy

A Century's Progress In Astronomy

MacPherson, Hector

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesEnvironmental StudiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163776416
ISBN13: 9781163776414
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Century's Progress In Astronomy by Hector Macpherson is a comprehensive book that discusses the advancements made in astronomy over the course of the 20th century. The author begins by providing an overview of the major discoveries and breakthroughs made in the field during the early part of the century, including the development of the Hubble Space Telescope and the discovery of the cosmic microwave background radiation.The book goes on to explore the various subfields of astronomy, including planetary science, stellar astronomy, and cosmology. Macpherson delves into the latest research and findings in each of these areas, discussing topics such as exoplanets, black holes, and dark matter.Throughout the book, the author also highlights the contributions of notable astronomers and scientists, such as Edwin Hubble, Stephen Hawking, and Vera Rubin. He also provides insights into the challenges faced by astronomers, such as the difficulty of observing distant objects and the limitations of current technology.Overall, A Century's Progress In Astronomy is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history and current state of astronomy. It combines scientific rigor with accessible language, making it a great resource for both casual readers and students of astronomy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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