Measuring the universe : the historical quest to quantify space
Ferguson, Kitty2000
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In a fascinating and accessible mix of history and cutting edge science, this book tells the story of how man has attempted to measure distance in space. It covers the early Greeks' experiments to the very latest developments.
Main title:
Measuring the universe : the historical quest to quantify space / Kitty Ferguson.
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Imprint:
London : Headline, 2000.
Collation:
xiv, 306p., [8]p. of plates : ill., facsims., ports. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 1999.Includes index.
ISBN:
9780747256991 (pbk)
Dewey class:
523.1
Local class:
523.1
Language:
English
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BRN:
1326265
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