Description |
xii, 282 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-267) and index. |
Contents |
The age of myths and speculations -- Three centuries of optical discoveries: 1610-1910 -- The time of pioneers: 1840-1910 -- The formative years 1910-1940 -- The golden age: 1940-1970 -- The era of specialization: 1970- . |
Subject |
Stars -- History.
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Stars. |
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History. |
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Astrophysics -- History.
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Astrophysics. |
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Sun -- History.
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Sun. |
Added Author |
Tassoul, Monique, 1942-
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ISBN |
069111711X acid-free paper |
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