About This Book
From its beginnings, astronomy has attempted to explain not only what the universe is and how it works, but also its origins, evolution, and future. Richly illustrated, this book traces astronomical thought from Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece, through the European golden age of Copernicus, Galileo, K...
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15h 41m
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180 WPM
11h 18m
average reader
250 WPM
8h 4m
fast reader
350 WPM
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12 h 33 min
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