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Traces the development of theories to explain why the night sky is dark, looks at modern theories of cosmology, and includes brief profiles of past astronomers
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Beguiling... A veritable Cook's tour through the history of astronomy.--Owen Gingerich "Nature "
The night sky is dark. The question is why... Mr. Harrison has an answer, but to state it here seems as unfair as giving away the final chapter of a mystery story. Better to read his book.--Timothy Ferris "New York Times Book Review "
Darkness at Night is a very elegantly written history... I think Harrison has written a beautiful book, the best available on Olber's paradox... Be sure not to miss this one.--Frank Tipler "Times Higher Education Supplement "
From his years of contemplation of the riddle of the dark sky, Harrison has now distilled a truly wonderful book. Darkness at Night is superbly written [and] excellently illustrated.--Michael Rowan-Robinson "New Scientist "
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