Planetary astronomy : from ancient times to the third millennium /

In Planetary Astronomy: From Ancient Times to the Third Millennium, Ronald A. Schorn shows how times, ways of thinking, and planetary astronomy itself have changed over the millennia. Schorn presents a firsthand account of the triumphs, tragedies, and fiascos in the field. He covers why the science...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Schorn, Ronald A. (Ronald Anthony), 1935-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: College Station, Tex. : Texas A & M University Press, ©1998.
Edición:1st ed.
Temas:
Astronomy > History.
Planetary science.
Astronomie > Histoire.
Planétologie.
SCIENCE > Astronomy.
Astronomy.
Astronomie
Geschichte
Astronomy & Astrophysics.
Physical Sciences & Mathematics.
Astronomy - General.
Planètes > Histoire.
Astronomie.
Geschichte.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Pride of Place
  • 2. Discovering the Nature of the Universe
  • 3. Autumn Glory
  • 4. New Techniques Impact Astronomy
  • 5. Controversy and Frustration
  • 6. Doldrums
  • 7. The Legacy of War
  • 8. Turn of the Tide
  • 9. The NASA Connection
  • 10. A Golden Age
  • 11. Declining Prospects
  • 12. Voyagers to the Outer Planets
  • 13. Past and Future Imperfect.

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