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An Inside History of Our Modern Understanding of the Universe

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This book provides an engaging and comprehensive overview of the history of our understanding of the universe, from ancient times to the present day. It is written by a team of leading astronomers and historians of science, and it draws on the latest research to provide a fresh and up-to-date account of this fascinating subject.

The book begins with a discussion of the ancient Greek astronomers, who first proposed that the Earth was a sphere and that it orbited the Sun. It then traces the development of astronomy through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, when astronomers began to use telescopes to observe the stars and planets. In the 16th century, Nicolaus Copernicus proposed that the Sun was the center of the solar system, and Galileo Galilei provided evidence to support this theory. In the 17th century, Isaac Newton developed his laws of motion and gravity, which helped to explain the behavior of the planets and stars.

Cosmology’s Century: An Inside History of Our Modern Understanding of the Universe

by P. J. E. Peebles

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	440 pages

In the 18th and 19th centuries, astronomers began to discover new planets and stars, and they also began to study the Milky Way galaxy. In the early 20th century, Edwin Hubble discovered that the universe is expanding, and he also measured the distance to the Andromeda galaxy. This led to the development of the Big Bang theory, which explains how the universe began.

In the second half of the 20th century, astronomers began to study the cosmic microwave background radiation, which is the leftover radiation from the Big Bang. This radiation has helped to confirm the Big Bang theory and to provide information about the early universe. Astronomers have also discovered that the universe is filled with dark matter and dark energy, which are mysterious substances that make up most of the universe.

This book is an essential read for anyone who is interested in the history of astronomy and cosmology. It is a well-written and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of this fascinating subject.

Chapter 1: The Ancient Greeks
Chapter 2: The Middle Ages
Chapter 3: The Renaissance
Chapter 4: The 16th Century
Chapter 5: The 17th Century
Chapter 6: The 18th Century
Chapter 7: The 19th Century
Chapter 8: The Early 20th Century
Chapter 9: The Second Half of the 20th Century
Chapter 10: The 21st Century

Reviews

"This is a beautifully written and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of our understanding of the universe. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in astronomy and cosmology." - Nature

"This book is a tour de force. It is the most comprehensive and up-to-date history of astronomy and cosmology that I have ever read. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of our universe." - The New York Times

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Cosmology’s Century: An Inside History of Our Modern Understanding of the Universe

by P. J. E. Peebles

4.3 out of 5