The Making of History's Greatest Star Map |
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| Author:
| Perryman, Michael |
| Series title: | Astronomers' Universe Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-642-26303-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2012 |
| Publisher: | Springer London, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $68.95 |
Book Description:
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The Hipparcos project was hugely important in mapping our Galaxy. Here is a fascinating account of an important episode in astronomy, written by the scientist who played a pivotal role that brought it to fruition, and eventually to a triumphant conclusion.
The Hipparcos project was hugely important in mapping our Galaxy. Here is a fascinating account of an important episode in astronomy, written by the scientist who played a pivotal role that brought it to fruition, and eventually to a triumphant conclusion.