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Measuring the Universe: The Historical Quest to Quantify Space
$10
Measuring the Universe: The Historical Quest to Quantify Space by Kitty Ferguson
* Best to text 041 372 560 for more info or to make contact with me.
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* In Good Condition, but some browning of the pages, all pages intact.
* Full tracking included
* Has Index
* Reader is drawn in by some of the best scientific definitions, analogues, simple explanations and downright interesting writing. Ferguson is at her best when describing complex ideas in terms that a non-specialist can both understand and enjoy.
* Please see my other books as can combine postage
* Selling for $10 (plus postage $10.60 Australia Post cost or free pickup from ST LUCIA, BRISBANE
* We travel over to Redcliffe each week so could drop off
* We travel over to Manly each week so we could drop off
* See more info below
Downsized so clearing out the cupboards (please see my other items as I can combine postage)
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A fascinating and accessible mix of history and cutting-edge science, MEASURING THE UNIVERSE tells the story of how man has attempted to measure distance in space. From the early Greeks experiments in working out the circumference of the earth, through Newton s estimates of the distance to the nearest stars, to the very latest developments in theories as to what is beyond the borders of the observable universe, Kitty Ferguson captures the wonder of new discovery and explains difficult scientific concepts in a highly readable and engaging style. This informative text tells the story of how man has attempted to measure distance in space, ranging from early experiments in working out the circumference of the earth, through estimates of distance to the nearest stars, to developments in theories as to what is beyond the observable universe.
* Best to text 041 372 560 for more info or to make contact with me.
* Please press more below to see more info in listing.
* In Good Condition, but some browning of the pages, all pages intact.
* Full tracking included
* Has Index
* Reader is drawn in by some of the best scientific definitions, analogues, simple explanations and downright interesting writing. Ferguson is at her best when describing complex ideas in terms that a non-specialist can both understand and enjoy.
* Please see my other books as can combine postage
* Selling for $10 (plus postage $10.60 Australia Post cost or free pickup from ST LUCIA, BRISBANE
* We travel over to Redcliffe each week so could drop off
* We travel over to Manly each week so we could drop off
* See more info below
Downsized so clearing out the cupboards (please see my other items as I can combine postage)
Product Information
A fascinating and accessible mix of history and cutting-edge science, MEASURING THE UNIVERSE tells the story of how man has attempted to measure distance in space. From the early Greeks experiments in working out the circumference of the earth, through Newton s estimates of the distance to the nearest stars, to the very latest developments in theories as to what is beyond the borders of the observable universe, Kitty Ferguson captures the wonder of new discovery and explains difficult scientific concepts in a highly readable and engaging style. This informative text tells the story of how man has attempted to measure distance in space, ranging from early experiments in working out the circumference of the earth, through estimates of distance to the nearest stars, to developments in theories as to what is beyond the observable universe.
- Date Listed:14/05/2023
- Last Edited:07/07/2023
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Pickup Only
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