Description - Secrets of the Universe: How We Discovered the Cosmos by Paul Murdin
In an age of unprecedented astronomical discovery, world-renowned astronomer Paul Murdin tells the stories of the men and women who first revealed the shape of the Earth, the existence of Pluto, the principles of relativity and cosmic marvels such as black holes and interstellar nebulae. Their findings revolutionized our view of the Universe, our planet, the stars that shine in the night sky and the vastness of space beyond it. Murdin explains clearly the science behind these great discoveries, along with the passions, struggles and quirks of fate that made for some of the most intriguing human dramas of their times.
With more than 500 stunning illustrations from historic prints and paintings to the latest satellite photography, and including specially commissioned artworks, the discoveries described demonstrate how ingenuity, technological innovation and occasionally pure serendipity have expanded our knowledge of the Universe beyond anything we could ever have imagined.
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