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Space and Astronomy
Category:
History
Publisher: Facts On File
ISBN-10: 081605536X
Type: Non-Fiction
Copyright: June 2007
A history of 20th century astronomy and space by decades with timelines, profiles, photos, and diagrams.
Excerpt from the Introduction:
"For thousands of years, humans have scanned the sky and charted the movement of celestial bodies. The daily and seasonal patterns of the Sun, Moon, and stars guided sailors home, dicatated the timing of planting and harvesting, and became an inspiration for festivals, celebrations, and holidays. The appearance of novae, comets, and storms of "shooting stars" lighting up the predawn hours were interpreted as lucky signs, dire omens, or special messages from the gods. These practical and spiritual connections of astronomy with human activity motivated and inspired improvements in observations and technology, which led to a deeper interest in explorting what lies beyond the outskirts of this galaxy and the next."
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