History of astronomy : an encyclopedia
Requiring no advanced knowledge of mathematics or physics, this Encyclopedia brings together current scholarly thinking and the state of the art of astronomy in over 300 carefully researched and easy-to-grasp essays -- each written and signed by an expert. Major entries explore the historical development of the major fields of astronomy: astro-physics, celestial mechanics, solar system astronomy, and the study of variable stars, comets, double stars, and nebulae. Experts discuss the growth of astronomy in nations and regions: United States, Latin America, Japan, Australia, New Zealand. There are biographies of important individuals and histories of landmark institutions
Print Book, English, 1997
Garland Pub., New York, 1997