The great astronomers /by Robert S. Ball.

Ball, Robert S. 1840-1913,

The great astronomers /by Robert S. Ball. - [Luton, Eng. : Andrews UK Limited, (c)2012. - 1 online resource

Includes bibliographies and index.

Ptolemy. -- Copernicus. -- Tycho Brahe. -- Galileo. -- Kepler. -- Isaac Newton. -- Flamsteed. -- Halley. -- Bradley. -- William Herschel. -- Laplace. -- Brinkley. -- John Herschel. -- The Earl of Rosse. -- Airy. -- Hamilton. -- Le Verrier. -- Adams.

A fascinating guide to some of the greatest stargazers in history, including Copernicus, Galileo, Halley, Newton, Brahe and many more.



9781781668450


Astronomers--Biography.
Astronomy--History.


Electronic Books.

QB35 / .G743 2012