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This lively and entertaining history of the long struggle to measure the distance to the stars will appeal to general readers as well as amateur and professional astronomers. Readers will encounter fascinating historical characters, from ancient Greeks to19th-century scientists. Well illustrated, with contemporary pictures plus extensive notes on further reading.
Reprint of the Henry Holt and Company, New York, 2002 edition.
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This lively and entertaining history of the long struggle to measure the distance to the stars will appeal to general readers as well as amateur and professional astronomers. Readers will encounter fascinating historical characters, from ancient Greeks to19th-century scientists. Well illustrated, with contemporary pictures plus extensive notes on further reading.
Reprint of the Henry Holt and Company, New York, 2002 edition.
science history, triangulation method, astronomy, history, science, math, stars, ancient greeks, star travel, space, math and science, understanding the universe, dover books on astronomy, measuring distance to stars, 19th century astronomers, duel, passion for astronomy, planets and stars, outer space, illustrated astronomy, fun science, notated astronomy book, space exploration, historiography, well written, controversial science, technical astronomy, history of astronomy, easy to read;Astronomy; Parallax; Cosmology; Parallax-stars; Wilhelm Struve
