History Of Astronomy Vsi:ncs P

This is a short history of astronomy, from pre-historic times to the origins of astrophysics in the mid-19th century. Amongst other things, it traces the develo... » 

This is a short history of astronomy, from pre-historic times to the origins of astrophysics in the mid-19th century. Amongst other things, it traces the development of the heliocentric thesis, from Ptolemy and his influences to Copernicus, via Islam. «