Source Book in Astronomy

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"Source Book in Astronomy" by Harlow Shapley is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

The Source Book's 69 contributions represent all fields of astronomy: equivalence of mass and energy (E = mc²) of the special theory of relativity; building the 200-inch Palomar telescope; the scattering of galaxies suggesting a rapidly expanding universe; stellar evolution; and the Big Bang and Steady State theories of the universe's origin.

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Best For: Students and researchers interested in historical developments in astronomy from 1900 to 1950

Focus: Key scientific contributions and theories in astronomy during the first half of the 20th century

Covers: Topics such as mass-energy equivalence, telescope construction, galaxy scattering, stellar evolution, and cosmological theories

Why It Matters: Provides primary source material that illustrates foundational concepts and debates shaping modern astronomy

"Source Book in Astronomy" by Harlow Shapley is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: Harlow Shapley

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.

The Source Book's 69 contributions represent all fields of astronomy: equivalence of mass and energy (E = mc²) of the special theory of relativity; building the 200-inch Palomar telescope; the scattering of galaxies suggesting a rapidly expanding universe; stellar evolution; and the Big Bang and Steady State theories of the universe's origin.

Author	Harlow Shapley
Publisher	Harvard University Press
Published	1969
ISBN-13	9780674821859
Binding	Hardcover
Pages	450
Language	English
Subjects	Astronomy
Topic	General Astronomy
Series	Source Books in the History of the Sciences