To Other Worlds: Telescopes, Rockets, Stars
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Werner Buedeler, A.L. Helm (trans)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Burke, 1954
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has wear and tears, covered by plastic protective jacket, pages have yellowed, previous bookseller sticker inside
This book chronicles humanity's enduring fascination with the cosmos, detailing the scientific and technological advancements that have propelled our understanding of the universe. It presents the evolution of astronomical observation through powerful telescopes and the groundbreaking development of rockets that enable interstellar travel. The narrative illustrates the relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond Earth's confines, from the earliest stargazers to the pioneers of spaceflight. This work uncovers the profound impact of these endeavors on our perception of our place among the stars. It instructs readers on the fundamental principles governing celestial mechanics and the ambitious future of space exploration.
Author: Werner Buedeler, A.L. Helm (trans)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Burke, 1954
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has wear and tears, covered by plastic protective jacket, pages have yellowed, previous bookseller sticker inside
This book chronicles humanity's enduring fascination with the cosmos, detailing the scientific and technological advancements that have propelled our understanding of the universe. It presents the evolution of astronomical observation through powerful telescopes and the groundbreaking development of rockets that enable interstellar travel. The narrative illustrates the relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond Earth's confines, from the earliest stargazers to the pioneers of spaceflight. This work uncovers the profound impact of these endeavors on our perception of our place among the stars. It instructs readers on the fundamental principles governing celestial mechanics and the ambitious future of space exploration.