Archives of the Universe
  • Published: 15 July 2006
  • ISBN: 9780375713682
  • Imprint: Knopf US
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 720
  • RRP: $45.00

Archives of the Universe

100 Discoveries That Transformed Our Understanding of the Cosmos

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An unparalleled history of astronomy presented in the words of the scientists who made the discoveries. Here are the writings of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Halley, Hubble, and Einstein, as well as that of dozens of others who have significantly contributed to our picture of the universe.

From Aristotle's proof that the Earth is round to the 1998 paper that posited an accelerating universe, this book contains 100 entries spanning the history of astronomy. Award-winning science writer Marcia Bartusiak provides enormously entertaining introductions, putting the material in context and explaining its place in the literature. Archives of the Universe is essential reading for professional astronomers, science history buffs, and backyard stargazers alike.
  • Published: 15 July 2006
  • ISBN: 9780375713682
  • Imprint: Knopf US
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 720
  • RRP: $45.00
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Praise for Archives of the Universe

"[Bartusiak] provides a helpful road map with her lucid explanatory essays and annotation." --New York Times

"[An] extraordinary volume.... [Like] a rich archaeological dig.... Bartusiak's wit and eye for the humanity of her subjects sparkles throughout the book.... She introduces these astronomers with deftly written, insightful commentary.... [A] wonderful book." --Sky & Telescope