ISBN: 9780282931391 - Exposition Du Système Du Monde (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of astronomy from its early origins to the present day. It begins by tracing the development of astronomical knowledge in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, and then moves on to discuss the contributions made by Greek astronomers such as Aristarchus and Ptolemy. The author also examines the work of Copernicus, Galileo, and Kepler, and explains how their discoveries revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Bringing the story up to the present, the book explores some of the most recent advances in astronomy, including the discovery of extrasolar planets and the development of the Hubble Space Telescope. This comprehensive and engaging book provides a fascinating overview of the history of astronomy and its impact on our understanding of the universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…