The New Astronomies
Hard Cover, New York: St. Martins, 1972. Very Good in Good dust jacket.
Square with sharp corners, tight binding and hinges, clean and bright pages. No writing or marks. Illus. black and white photos. DJ has minor edge wear and shelf wear. Book is a discussion of the three eras of astronomy, radio and radar astronomy, exploration of outer space using satellites, unmanned vehicles and other devices, new view of the solar system, and changing views of the beginning and development of the universe. Illustrated with many black and white photographs. Written for the interested lay reader. 9.5" (24 cm) tall; 214 pages.
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