A fascinating and informative look at studies of the Sun throughout history, beautifully illustrated with images from the Science Museum's collection -The combination of historic and modern studies and accessible text ensure there is something here for every reader.
Cloth binding with foil details make this a beautiful addition to any bookshelf Dazzling, beautiful, powerful, mysterious - the Sun has fascinated people throughout history.
This book charts our changing understanding of the Sun through a rich collection of scientific imagery: from from a 10th-century manuscript drawing of an earth-centered universe, to awe-inspiring close-ups of our turbulent star taken by orbiting spacecraft.
Each image tells a story of evolving scientific understanding and techniques, as well as the personal dedication of the theologians, artists and astronomers who made them.
| Imagery | From from a 10thcentury manuscript drawing of an earthcentered universe to aweinspiring closeups of our turbulent star taken by orbiting spacecraft |
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Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd The sun : one thousand years of scientific imagery | katie barrett, harry cliff
