Mindsteps to the Cosmos shows how modern global civilization depends on giant leaps of understanding that have been made in the past. Science and technology have been inspired and formulated by the sky -- the cosmos in which we live. Human development could not have taken place on a cloud-shrouded planet. Mathematics was invented to track the movements of the sun, moon and stars even though back then these were thought to be gods. The space program has taken us beyond the earth, and satellite systems are exploring to the ...
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Mindsteps to the Cosmos shows how modern global civilization depends on giant leaps of understanding that have been made in the past. Science and technology have been inspired and formulated by the sky -- the cosmos in which we live. Human development could not have taken place on a cloud-shrouded planet. Mathematics was invented to track the movements of the sun, moon and stars even though back then these were thought to be gods. The space program has taken us beyond the earth, and satellite systems are exploring to the ends of the visible universe. This book provides the reader with algorithms to construct personal computer programs for finding the position of the moon and planets, and for calculating dates through historic periods in the Egyptian as well as the old and new style calendars.
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Poor. Dust jacket has light scratches/marks and outer edges have minor scuffs. Textblock has light foxing. Book content is in good readable condition. 352 p. Ill. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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Very Good+ in Very Good jacket. 9.5" X 6.5." 340 pages. The author, a leading astronomer, takes you on a personal voyage through time and space, from the first human awareness of the great creation, right up to our future plans for the conquest of space that now occupy the best brains of the Western world. He sees five dramatic leaps-or Mindsteps-in human understanding of the cosmos. Light shelf wear.