The Universe: A Historical Survey of Beliefs, Theories, and LawsBritannica Educational Publishing, 1 paź 2009 - 219 The universe has been both a subject of study and supplier of fresh mysteries. This book tackles a topic that is infinitely broad with extreme precision and careful organization, bringing the far reaches of the universe squarely into the hands and minds of readers. |
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NEWTONS IMPACT AND 19THCENTURY ADVANCEMENTS | 42 |
PERCEPTIONS OF THE 20TH CENTURY | 60 |
EXPANDING STUDY OF THE UNIVERSE | 85 |
ANCIENT AND EARLY ASTRONOMERS | 109 |
NOTABLE ASTRONOMERS OF THE 19TH CENTURY | 137 |
20THCENTURY ASTRONOMERS | 162 |
GLOSSARY | 201 |
FOR FURTHER READING | 203 |
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BACK COVER | 219 |
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