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The Expanding Universe: Astronomy's 'Great Debate', 1900–1931 Robert W. Smith
The Expanding Universe: Astronomy's 'Great Debate', 1900–1931
Robert W. Smith
This book, originally published in 1982, describes and explains in detail the archival evidence, including the 'Great Debate' between Harlow Shapley and H. D. Curtis, of our own star system increased by a factor of 10, of other galaxies beyond our own and of an ever expanding Universe. This book with be of interest to professional and amateur astronomers as well as historians of science.
236 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | February 11, 2009 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521130066 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 236 |
| Dimensions | 151 × 229 × 17 mm · 368 g |
| Language | English |
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