The the books that unlocked the mysteries of the universe Masters, Karen 1979- creator enk London, United Kingdom Quarto Publishing 2024 eng 272 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm. The Astronomers' Library compiles the most historically significant books covering the science of astronomy and its impact on civilization. Each book included provides a fascinating window into our knowledge of the cosmos as it was understood at the exact time and place it was published. Taken together, they form a centuries-long narrative that encompasses developments in timekeeping and beliefs, as well as scientific breakthroughs such as the heliocentric view of the solar system and the expanding Universe. Star atlases Mapping other worlds Astronomy and culture Developing our model of the universe Astronomy for everyone Modern astronomy Karen Masters. Includes bibliographical references (pages 264-265) and index. Astronomía Historia Astronomía Bibliografía QB 15 M423a 2024 9780711289819 (hardback) 0711289816 (hardback) 250702 20251008160759.0 eng