God and the Astronomers by Robert Jastrow

God and the Astronomers by Robert Jastrow

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God and the Astronomers by Robert Jastrow

A description of the astronomical discoveries of recent years and the theological implications of the new scientific insights into mankind's place in the cosmos. Jastrow explains the chain of events that led astronomers to accept the validity of the big bang.
Jastrow, Robert: - Robert Jastrow is well known internationally as an astronomer and author of many widely acclaimed books. His initial research experience was in the field of nuclear physics, and his later work has been in planetary science, atmospheric physics, weather and climate prediction, and application of satellite observations to studies of earth resources. Dr Jastrow joined NASA when it was formed in 1958 and in 1961 set up NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, a U.S. Government laboratory charged with carrying out research in astronomy and planetary science.
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ISBN 13 9780393850062
ISBN 10 0393850064
Title God and the Astronomers
Author Robert Jastrow
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Year published 2000-07-17
Number of pages 140
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