Watchers of the Skies: An Informal History of Astronomy from Babylon to the Space Age
London: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd., 1963. First U.K. Edition. 528, illus., appendix, bibliography, index, top corner bent pp. 39-47, sm rough spot & tear to fr flylf, DJ somewhat soiled. Sticker residue inside front flyleaf, some edge wear to DJ, DJ in plastic sleeve. Work by a major author. Part I gives a chronological history of astronomy; Part II discusses each planet of the solar system and how our knowledge about each one grew; Part III discusses the nature of stars and our current cosmic view of the earth. Condition: fair to good, fair to good.
Keywords: Astronomy, Space, Johannes Kepler, Galileo, Isaac Newton, Comets, Jupiter, Mars, Stars
[Book #10911]
Price: $54.00