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The Men who Measured the Universe

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Icon Books, Limited, 2003 - Science - 134 pages
The revolution of our understanding of the cosmos and our place in it happened within a single human lifetime, through a combination of new technology and the dedication of a handful of pioneers. This is their story - of the hard work, perseverance and spirit that unlocked the secrets of the night sky.

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User Review  - Pete daPixie - Goodreads

'The Men Who Measured the Universe' is the story of astronomy\astrophysics through the 20th century. The men, with a few exceptions, were from the great US of A. Our understanding of our place in the ... Read full review

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The Boy on the Mountain
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Comparison of refracting and reflecting
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Copyright

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About the author (2003)

John Gribbin, visiting fellow in astronomy at the University of Sussex. He is married to Mary Grivvin, also a science writer.

Mary Gribbin is a science writer.

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