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Title:

The universe : a historical survey of beliefs, theories, and laws / edited by Erik Gregersen.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Britannica Educational Pub.,

Copyright Date:

2010

Description:

218 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Cosmology--History--Popular works.
Astronomy--History--Popular works.

Other Authors:

Gregersen, Erik.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [203]-204) and index.

Contents:

In the beginning -- The Copernican revolution -- Newton's impact and 19th-century advancements -- Perceptions of the 20th century -- Expanding study of the universe -- Ancient and early astronomers -- Notable astronomers of the 19th century -- 20th-century astronomers.

Series:

An explorer's guide to the universe

ISBN:

1615300260 (lib. bdg.)
9781615300266 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN:

2009040645

Locations:

DFPC353 -- Ackley Public Library (Ackley)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)

MXPG943 -- Fort Dodge Public Library (Fort Dodge)

DDPC173 -- Rockwell Public Library (Rockwell)