James Geach
Galaxy: Mapping the Cosmos
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780235165
- author:
- James Geach
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 2 x 25.4 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Astronomy & Cosmology, Astronomy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Galaxy Mapping the Cosmos by James Geach offers a fascinating history of how we've come to realize humanity's tiny place in the vast universe. This book takes us on a compelling tour of the state-of-the-art science involved in mapping the infinite, from the discovery of other galaxies to our current understanding of the cosmos. With over 100 superb color illustrations, Geach provides a detailed account of the evolution of galaxies and our ability to observe them. He explores how scientists have improved their skills in collecting and interpreting light from distant galaxies, tracing this progress back one hundred years to the initial discovery of other galaxies. This book is an illuminating guide to the choreography of the cosmos. Perfect for stargazers who wonder what lies beyond their sight, Galaxy Mapping the Cosmos provides a unique perspective on our place within the universe.
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