Solar System Maps From Antiquity to the Space Age /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Kanas, Nick (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Σειρά: Springer Praxis Books
• Θέματα: Physics.; Planetology.; Geographical information systems.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Astronomy.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.; Popular Science in Astronomy.; Geographical Information Systems/Cartography.

In recent years, there has been increased interest in our Solar System. This has been prompted by the launching of giant orbiting telescopes and space probes, the discovery of new planetary moons and heavenly bodies that orbit the Sun, and the demotion of Pluto as a planet. In one generation, our pl...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Introduction
• Ancient Models of the Universe/Solar System from several non-European cultures
• Earth-centered universe/Solar System model of the Classical Greeks through the Roman and Middle Ages
• Sun-centered universe/Solar System models in the pre-telescope era
• Sun-centered universe/Solar System in the early telescope era
• More powerful telescopes and associated advances leading to a separation of our solar system from the wider universe, as nebulae and galaxies were discovered
• How the Solar System has been more accurately perceived in the Space Age.