(DOWNLOAD) "Parallax" by Alan W. Hirshfeld # eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
eBook details
- Title: Parallax
- Author : Alan W. Hirshfeld
- Release Date : January 21, 2013
- Genre: Astronomy,Books,Science & Nature,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 10076 KB
Description
This lively and entertaining history of the long struggle to measure the distance to the stars will appeal to general readers as well as amateur and professional astronomers. Readers will encounter fascinating historical characters, from ancient Greeks to19th-century scientists. Well illustrated, with contemporary pictures plus extensive notes on further reading.