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This book provides an introduction to the fundamentals of stellar astronomy, a history of astronomy, and an account of how the science of astronomy challenged traditional philosophical and theological beliefs. Throughout the text are readings from the writings of scientists who contributed most significantly to the development of astronomy.Crowe, Michael J. is the author of 'Modern Theories of the Universe From Herschel to Hubble', published 1994 under ISBN 9780486278803 and ISBN 0486278808.
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