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Measuring the Universe is the first history of the evolution of cosmic dimensions, from the work of Eratosthenes and Aristarchus in the third century B.C. to the efforts of Edmond Halley (1656-1742). "Van Helden's authoritative treatment is concise and informative; he refers to numerous sources of information, draws on the discoveries of modern scholarship, and presents the first book-length treatment of this exceedingly important branch of science". -Edward Harrison, American Journal of Physics "Van Helden writes well, with a flair for clear explanation. I warmly recommend this book". -Colin A. Ronan, Journal of the British Astronomical Association
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'By concentrating on a single question, 'How did the dimensions of our universe appear to us at different epochs of history?' Albert Van Helden has managed to trace a complex story through more than two millennia and endow it with excitement and new insights. 'Measuring the Universe'...reads like a detective story, because the very best astronomers are detectives of the highest rank. --Martin Harwit, Sky and Telescope
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Albert Van Helden is professor of history at Rice University and the author of The Invention of the Telescope.
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- PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press
- Publication date1985
- ISBN 10 0226848817
- ISBN 13 9780226848815
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages260
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Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon. 2ème Édition. University of Chicago Press, 1986. Reprint edition. Hardcover. No dust jacket. 8vo, full blue cloth binding, 203 pages. Ill. with a few figures. Measuring the Universe is the first history of the evolution of cosmic dimensions, from the work of Eratosthenes and Aristarchus in the third century B.C. to the efforts of Edmond Halley (1656-1742). Albert Van Helden has managed to trace a complex story through more than two millennia and endow it with excitement and new insights. 'Measuring the Universe'.reads like a detective story, because the very best astronomers are detectives of the highest rank. Copy in fine condition. *//* University of Chicago Press, 1986. Reprint. Cartonnage in-8, relié pleine toile bleue, Pas de jaquette. 203 pp (texte en Anglais), iIIus. de qques figures. "Mesurer l?Univers" est la première histoire de l?évolution des dimensions cosmiques, des travaux d?Eratosthène et d?Aristarque au IIIe siècle avant J.C. aux efforts d?Edmond Halley (1656-1742). Albert Van Helden a réussi à retracer une histoire complexe à travers plus de deux millénaires, et à dessiner de nouvelles perspectives. "Mesurer l?Univers" se lit comme un roman policier, car les meilleurs astronomes font d'excellents détectives. Exemplaire en très bon état. - ISBN 0226848817 - Weight / Poids livre : 448 g, ép. 18 mm. ** France LIVRAISON par défaut STANDARD: livraison en RELAIS COLIS Chronopost. PRIORITAIRE: livraison à domicile en Colissimo ou Lettre suivie ++ Selon le POIDS et la VALEUR, nous sommes susceptibles d'AJUSTER à la hausse ou à la baisse les frais de port // Depending on item's WEIGHT or VALUE, we may request Extra Charges, or reduce Shipping Costs **. Livre. Seller Inventory # S1195
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