Whitfield, Peter
Mapping the Heavens
- ISBN 13:
- 9780712352659
- author:
- Whitfield, Peter
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The British Library Publishing Division
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 28 x 22 centimetres (0.96 kg)
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Atlases, Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
For centuries, humans have sought to chart the heavens. From mathematical and mythological sources, star charts emerged as both scientific documents and works of art.
The British Library's Mapping the Heavens is a collection of some of the finest examples of these star charts, showcasing their beauty and significance in understanding our place in the universe.
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