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Measuring the Universe: Cosmic Dimensions from Aristarchus to Halley

Measuring the Universe

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"Measuring the Universe" by Albert Van Helden is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Measuring the Universe is the first history of the evolution of cosmic dimensions, from the work of Eratosthenes and Aristarchus in the third century B.C. to the efforts of Edmond Halley (1656—1742). "Van Helden's authoritative treatment is concise and informative; he refers to numerous sources of information, draws on the discoveries of modern scholarship, and presents the first book-length treatment of this exceedingly important branch of science."—Edward Harrison, American Journal of Physics "Van Helden writes well, with a flair for clear explanation. I warmly recommend this book."—Colin A. Ronan, Journal of the British Astronomical Association

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Best For: Readers interested in the historical development of astronomical measurement techniques.
Focus: The evolution of methods used to determine cosmic dimensions from ancient to early modern times.
Covers: Historical figures like Eratosthenes, Aristarchus, and Edmond Halley and their contributions to measuring the universe.
Why It Matters: Understanding the progression of measuring cosmic distances reveals how scientific knowledge about the universe has developed over centuries.

"Measuring the Universe" by Albert Van Helden is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System

Author: Albert Van Helden

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

Measuring the Universe is the first history of the evolution of cosmic dimensions, from the work of Eratosthenes and Aristarchus in the third century B.C. to the efforts of Edmond Halley (1656—1742). "Van Helden's authoritative treatment is concise and informative; he refers to numerous sources of information, draws on the discoveries of modern scholarship, and presents the first book-length treatment of this exceedingly important branch of science."—Edward Harrison, American Journal of Physics "Van Helden writes well, with a flair for clear explanation. I warmly recommend this book."—Colin A. Ronan, Journal of the British Astronomical Association

AuthorAlbert Van Helden
PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press
Published1986-09-15
ISBN-139780226848822
BindingPaperback
Pages211
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System

Format: Paperback

Length: 211 pages

Language: English

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