Scheduling the heavens : the story of Edmond Halley

Fox, Mary Virginia.

Book 2007

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ISBN:

9781599350219
1599350211

Edition:

First edition

Description:

128 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits (some color) ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 122-123) and index

Contents:

Ambition and genius
Night sky
Friends and enemies
The Royal Society
Newton and beyond
Captain Halley
Halley's comet
Royal astronomer

LCCN:

2006031269

Control Number:

149785