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Secrets of the Universe Paul Murdin

Secrets of the Universe By Paul Murdin

Secrets of the Universe by Paul Murdin

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Suitable for those fascinated by the night sky, this book presents an introduction to astronomy and its history. It reveals the story of mankind's quest through the ages to unlock the scientific secrets of our universe.

Secrets of the Universe Summary

Secrets of the Universe: How We Discovered the Cosmos by Paul Murdin

For anyone who has ever been fascinated by the night sky, this beautifully designed introduction to astronomy and its history reveals the compelling story of mankind's quest through the ages to unlock the scientific secrets of our universe.With over 400 stunning illustrations, including the latest satellite photography, historic prints and paintings, and artists' impressions of phenomena known to exist but never photographed, Murdin presents 65 discoveries that demonstrate how human ingenuity, technological innovation and occasionally pure serendipity have expanded our knowledge of the Universe beyond anything our ancestors - even a generation ago - could have imagined.

Secrets of the Universe Reviews

'I recommend it to all astronomers - amateur and professional - and interested general readers' - Journal of the British Astronomical Association
'This book will not be read in a day or even a week but it will provide good reading for some considerable time ... and I can do no more than strongly recommend it' - Astronomy Now
'Beautifully produced ... an up-to-date picture of astronomy and just how we got where we are today ...delightfully illustrated with a stunning array of images, crammed with fascinating facts and figures' - Observatory Magazine
'Excellent value for money, this book would be a marvellous addition for any secondary school or college library' - The School Librarian

About Paul Murdin

Paul Murdin, OBE, is the author of The Secret Lives of Planets. He has worked as an astronomer in the UK, the USA, Australia and Spain, and discovered the first stellar black hole, Cygnus X1. He is a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, former president of the European Astronomical Society and Senior Professor Emeritus at the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Cambridge. In 2012 Asteroid 128562 was named 'Murdin' by the IAU in honour of his contributions to the field.

Table of Contents

Introduction * Discoveries Before the Telescope * Discoveries in the Solar System * Discoveries of the Dynamic Universe * Discoveries of Our Galaxy and Its Stars * Discoveries of the Universe and Its Galaxies Future Discoveries

Additional information

GOR006105915
9780500251553
050025155X
Secrets of the Universe: How We Discovered the Cosmos by Paul Murdin
Paul Murdin
Used - Like New
Hardback
Thames & Hudson Ltd
20091026
342
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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