Stoyan Ronald - Atlas Of Great Comets - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: Throughout the ages comets enigmatic and beautiful wandering objects that appear for weeks or months have alternately fascinated and terrified humankind. The result of five years of careful research Atlas of Great Comets is a generously illustrated reference on thirty of the greatest comets that have been witnessed and documented since the Middle Ages. Special attention is given to the cultural and scientific impact of each appearance supported by a wealth of images from woodcuts engravings historical paintings and artifacts to a showcase of the best astronomical photos and images. Following the introduction giving the broad historical context and a modern scientific interpretation the Great Comets feature in chronological order. For each there is a contemporary description of its appearance along with its scientific cultural and historical significance. Whether you are an armchair astronomer or a seasoned comet - chaser this spectacular reference deserves a place on your shelf.
Title: Atlas Of Great Comets
Author(s): Stoyan Ronald
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Barcode: 9781107093492
Pages: 224 Pages, 34 Tables, Black And White; 32 Maps; 123 Halftones, Unspecified; 163 Halftones, Color
Language: English
Publication Date: 2/16/2015
Category: Physics