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Supernovae

About Supernovae

This revised 1985 edition captures the flavour of ancient astronomy and lays out the accidents, coincidences, false leads and flashes of inspiration that followed as astronomers grasped the implications behind the rare appearance of supernovae. Two supernovae made scientists aware that the stars changed and could be studied like everything else.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521189798
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 192
  • Published:
  • April 27, 2011
  • Edition:
  • 2
  • Dimensions:
  • 189x247x11 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 350 g.
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Expected delivery: December 8, 2024

Description of Supernovae

This revised 1985 edition captures the flavour of ancient astronomy and lays out the accidents, coincidences, false leads and flashes of inspiration that followed as astronomers grasped the implications behind the rare appearance of supernovae. Two supernovae made scientists aware that the stars changed and could be studied like everything else.

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