Cosmos : the art and science of the universe /

Since time immemorial, the nocturnal skies have mesmerized people, and heavenly bodies have inspired the imaginations of artists, poets and scientists. This book showcases the superstars of the firmament and universe in sumptuous illustrations featuring paintings, sculpture, drawings, watercolors, p...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Olson, Roberta J. M. (Author), Pasachoff, Jay M. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London : Reaktion Books, 2019.
Subjects:	Cosmology. Cosmology in art. Astronomy in art. Cosmology > Pictorial works. Cosmology > History. Cosmology > Anecdotes. Universe > Pictorial works.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
1 Astronomy: The personification and the practice
2 The mechanics of the cosmos: Star maps, constellations and globes
3 The sun and solar eclipses
4 Earth's moon and lunar eclipses
5 Comets: 'Wandering stars'
6 Meteors, bolides and meteor showers
7 Primordial matter of the big bang: Novae, nebulae and galaxies
8 The planets of the solar system
9 The aurora borealis: Magnetic celestial fireworks
10 New horizons in the cosmos: Photographs of space
Conclusion: Infinity
Select bibliography and further reading
Acknowledgments
Photo acknowledgments
Index.