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Blind Watchers Of The Sky: The People And Ideas That Shaped Our View Of The Universe (Helix Book) Paperback – 29 April 1997

by Rocky Kolb (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
In this immensely readable book, noted cosmologist Rocky Kolb reveals the very human struggles of astronomy superstars seeking cosmic truths while lost in the clouds of confusion. Punctuated by the author's razor-sharp wit, this book provides anyone curious about science with a behind-the-scenes peek into the discovery process-it's not exactly the scientific method you learned in school.
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  1. Print length
    360 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    29 April 1997
  4. Dimensions
    23.22 x 15.09 x 2.13 cm
  5. ISBN-10
    020115496X
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0201154962
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In this immensely readable book, noted cosmologist Rocky Kolb reveals the very human struggles of astronomy superstars seeking cosmic truths while lost in the clouds of confusion. Punctuated by the author's razor-sharp wit, this book provides anyone curious about science with a behind-the-scenes peek into the discovery process--it's not exactly the scientific method you learned in school.

About the Author

Rocky Kolb, founding head of the NASA/Fermilab Theoretical Astrophysics Group and University of Chicago professor, combines art, humor, music, and philosophy in writings and lectures about cosmology for the general public.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Basic Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 29 April 1997
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 020115496X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0201154962
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 476 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 23.22 x 15.09 x 2.13 cm
  • Best Sellers Rank: 431 in Stars & Interstellar Matter
  • Customer reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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