Babylon to Voyager and Beyond: A History of Planetary Astronomy

Babylon to Voyager and Beyond describes the fascinating story of planetary research from the time of the Babylonians and Ancient Greeks to the modern age of space exploration. In it, David Leverington outlines the key astronomical discoveries in their historical context, covering not only the successes but also the main failures. Babylon to Voyager and Beyond is written to be accessible to both amateur and professional astronomers, and those interested in the history of science. Extensively illustrated, the book concludes with a description of the extensive planetary discoveries made by spacecraft, and the discoveries of planets around other stars.

Author: David Leverington
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 12/03/2007
Pages: 572
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.98lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 1.16d
ISBN: 9780521004619

About the Author
Leverington, David: - David Leverington held a variety of senior positions in the space industry, and is now retired.

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