The Planet Mars A History of Observation & Discovery - William Sheehan
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KORTE INHOUD
In this timely and vividly written account, William Sheehan traces human fascination with Mars back to the naked-eye observers of the planet. He recalls the early telescopic observers who first made out enigmatic markings and polar caps on its surface. Through lively historical anecdotes, he describes in detail the debate over the so-called canals of Mars, which encouraged speculation that the planet might be inhabited. Finally, Sheehan describes more recent theories about the planet, leading up to the pres...
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Uitgever: University Press 270 paginas Taal: Engels ISBN-10: 0816516413 ISBN-13: 9780816516414Koop dit boek tweedehands
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