Measuring the Universe: Cosmic Dimensions from Aristarchus to Halley de Albert Van Helden - 1986-09-15

University of Chicago Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Chicago: University Of Chicago Press, 1986. Paperback. pp. viii, 203. 8vo. Light shelfwear, corners thumbed; very good.

University of Chicago Press, September 1986. Trade Paperback. VG. used trade paperback edition. lightly shelfworn, corners perhaps slightly bumped. pages and binding are clean, straight and tight. there are no marks to the text or other serious flaws.

University of Chicago Press, 1986-09-15. Paperback. Like New. Softcover. As New, unused. Free of any markings and no writings inside. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.

University of Chicago Press, 1986-09-15. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Univ of Chicago Pr, 1986. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 212 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. Measuring the Universe is the first history of the evolution of cosmic dimensions, from the work of Eratosthenes and Aristarchus in the third century B.C. to the efforts of Edmond Halley (1656--1742). "Van Helden's authoritative treatment is concise and informative; he refers to numerous sources of information, draws on the discoveries of modern scholarship, and presents the first book-length treatment of this exceedingly important branch of science."--Edward Harrison, American Journal of Physics "Van Helden writes well, with a flair for clear explanation. I warmly recommend this book."--Colin A. Ronan, Journal of the British Astronomical Association

Univ of Chicago Pr, 1986. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 212 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches.

University of Chicago Press, 1986-09-15. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!