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The Story of Astronomy: How the universe revealed its secrets

The Story of Astronomy: How the universe revealed its secrets

by Arthur C . Clarke (Foreword), HeatherCouper (Author), NigelHenbest (Author)

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Synopsis

As we approach the 400th anniversary of Galileo's birth, there is no better time for this extraordinary volume examining centuries of evolution in astronomy. From superstition and mythology to science, the clear text and extraordinary images make this the perfect volume for anyone with an interest in our mystifying Universe, from families to astronomy enthusiasts and students. From as far back as the Greeks, humans have striven to understand our Universe. Over centuries and millennia, astronomers have moved towards establishing some of its extraordinary true nature. Expounding this development, Astronomy uncovers the past, present and future.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 288
 Publisher: Cassell
Published: 15 Oct 2007
ISBN 10: 1844035700
ISBN 13: 9781844035700
Book Overview: A fascinating and highly informative insight into the history and science of our Universe. Features extraordinary, full-colour images supported by expert, up-to-date, and informative text. The award-winning authors are the UK's leading experts on space exploration. Arthur C. Clarke is the author of 2001: A Space Odyssey, and a household name in scientific discovery and sci-fi.

Author Bio
After studying Astrophysics at Oxford University, Heather ran the Greenwich Planetarium, and later became President of the British Astronomical Association and Gresham Professor pf Astronomy. After presenting two TV series, Heather and two colleagues set up Pioneer Productions, now one of the leading factual TV companies in the UK. She was the producer of Universe and of the international award-winning programme Electric Skies. After gaining a first class honours degree in Astrophysics, Nigel researched in radio astronomy at Cambridge, where he studied supernovae, radio galaxies and quasars. He developed geophysical equipment that he installed on Mt Etna. He became Media Consultant to the Royal Greenwich Observatory, and Astronomy Consultant to New Scientist magazine. A prolific author, Nigel is also an award-winning TV producer and scriptwriter and runs Pioneer Productions, bridging the arts and sciences. Arthur C. Clarke is one of the world's most famous and prolific science fiction writers. He is most commonly known for the movie script, 2001: A Space Odyssey - for which he shared an Oscar nomination with Stanley Kubrick - but is also renowned worldwide for more than 70 other works, and the CBS coverage of Apollo 12 and 15, as well as Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World and Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers. He has lived in Sri Lanka since 1956.