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In this beautifully illustrated book, Peter Whitfield reveals some of the ways in which the structure of the universe has been conceived, explained and depicted. This new edition is updated to include a wider range of stunning maps of the skies in full colour, including imagery from the latest voyages of space exploration.
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Throughout history, people have sought ways to map the heavens. From the sources of mathematics and mythology sprang the classic star chart, the finest examples of which are both scientific documents and works of art.
In this beautifully illustrated book, Mapping the Heavens, Peter Whitfield reveals some of the ways in which the structure of the universe has been conceived, explained, and depicted. With examples ranging from the Stone Age to the Space Age—ancient observatories, the angelic visions of Dante, images from the Copernican revolution, the rationalised heavens of Isaac Newton, and modern deep space technology—Whitfield offers a challenging exploration of the tension between rigorous scientific knowledge and the continuing search for cause, certainty, and harmony in the universe.
This new edition is updated to include a wider range of stunning maps of the skies in full colour, including imagery from the latest voyages of space exploration.
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ISBN: 9780712352659
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 March 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: The British Library Publishing Division
Edition: New edition
Illustration: 140 colour illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 220.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Peter Whitfield is an independent scholar and leading expert in map history and exploration. His other books include Charting the Oceans and London: A Life in Maps.
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