As we approach the 450th anniversary of Galileo's birth, there is no better time for this extraordinary volume examining centuries of evolution in astronomy. From superstition and mythology to science, the clear text and engaging narrative make this the perfect book for anyone with an interest in our mystifying Universe, from families and students to astronomy enthusiasts and fans of Brian Cox's Wonders of the Universe and Wonders of the Solar System television series. The authors, both expert astronomers and renowned science popularisers, researched 29 locations worldwide from Beijing's ancient observatory to the observatory in Puerto Rico that searches for alien radio signals and interviewed 26 of the world's most esteemed astronomers, including Stephen Hawking. This extraordinary book traces the stories of humans interacting with the wonders of the sky, beginning with the earliest superstitions and continuing through to the birth and development of the science of astronomy. The Story of Astronomy tells the fascinating story of how the universe has revealed itself to us over the millennia, and how mysteries still hidden test the limits of human imagination.
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After studying Astrophysics at Oxford University, Heather Couper ran the Greenwich Planetarium, and later became President of the British Astronomical Association and Gresham Professor of Astronomy. She wrote and presented BBC Radio 4's epic 30-part series Cosmic Quest, a groundbreaking overview of the history of astronomy. Nigel Henbest researched radio astronomy at Cambridge, where he studied supernovae, radio galaxies and quasars. Together, Heather and Nigel set up Pioneer Productions, now one of the leading factual TV companies in the UK. Arthur C. Clarke was one of the world's most famous and prolific science fiction writers. also renowned worldwide for more than 70 other works, and the CBS coverage of Apollo 12 and 15, as well as Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World.
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By Sherlock
Format:Paperback
The Story of Astronomy takes us on a journey of Man's understanding, from the early days, of marking the Sun's position as a calendar and using the night sky as a navigation tool, to present day theories of Black Holes and SETI.
I found the chapters concerning how the thinkers of the times interpreted the motions of the Sun and planets, and formulated various theories to describe how the Universe works, particularly interesting.
I would have liked to have seen more illustrations placed within the text, to make the book flow a little easier, rather than in the two groups of plates which have to be flipped back/forward to.
Overall, a well-written book, comprehensive, and comes recommended.
I found the chapters concerning how the thinkers of the times interpreted the motions of the Sun and planets, and formulated various theories to describe how the Universe works, particularly interesting.
I would have liked to have seen more illustrations placed within the text, to make the book flow a little easier, rather than in the two groups of plates which have to be flipped back/forward to.
Overall, a well-written book, comprehensive, and comes recommended.
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By Sagan
Format:Paperback
With the popularity of amateur astronomy I am quite surised to be the first reviewer of this book. It is the book I have been looking for for years .The authors recount tales of astronomy from the ancients to modern day . It is well written and has a part travelogue feel to it . The scene moves from the Australian bush to Florence,Prague etc . I have always been a fan of Heather Cooper and enjoy Nigel Henbest too. Heather is in the Carl Sagan mould in my opinion and she seems to have been replaced on TV by the newer dramatic , sweeping camera astronomy shows .This is a shame ( does Sky at Night beckon in the future ?? I would hope so) . I would recommend this book as it is an informative and easy read .
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