sun and moon: a story of astronomy, photography and mapping
- author: mark holborn
- hardcover
- number of pages: 376
- dimensions: 12.5 x 11.95 x 1.5 in / 31.75 x 30.35 x 3.81 cm
estimated shipping date: within 7-10 days from date of purchase
about this book:
A spectacular pictorial history of astronomical exploration, for anyone who has gazed at the sky and wondered what lies beyond From the beginning of time, human beings have looked up at the stars and speculated on other worlds. Published to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the first moon landing, Sun and Moon tells the story of that burning human need to comprehend the universe, from Neolithic observatories that mark the solstice to the latest space telescopes. It shows, for the first time, how the development of photography and cartography – the means of documenting other worlds – is linked indelibly to the charting of the heavens, from the first image on a glass plate to the Hubble Space Telescope.
- author: mark holborn
- hardcover
- number of pages: 376
- dimensions: 12.5 x 11.95 x 1.5 in / 31.75 x 30.35 x 3.81 cm
estimated shipping date: within 7-10 days from date of purchase
about this book:
A spectacular pictorial history of astronomical exploration, for anyone who has gazed at the sky and wondered what lies beyond From the beginning of time, human beings have looked up at the stars and speculated on other worlds. Published to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the first moon landing, Sun and Moon tells the story of that burning human need to comprehend the universe, from Neolithic observatories that mark the solstice to the latest space telescopes. It shows, for the first time, how the development of photography and cartography – the means of documenting other worlds – is linked indelibly to the charting of the heavens, from the first image on a glass plate to the Hubble Space Telescope.
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we will do our best to update you via email about your order, however if your order has exceeded these timelines please reach out to us at support@moonlightartscollective.com.
please note: international customs fees will be the responsibility of the buyer and will vary based on location. consult your local customs office for international import fees.
sun and moon: a story of astronomy, photography and mapping
- author: mark holborn
- hardcover
- number of pages: 376
- dimensions: 12.5 x 11.95 x 1.5 in / 31.75 x 30.35 x 3.81 cm
estimated shipping date: within 7-10 days from date of purchase
about this book:
A spectacular pictorial history of astronomical exploration, for anyone who has gazed at the sky and wondered what lies beyond From the beginning of time, human beings have looked up at the stars and speculated on other worlds. Published to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the first moon landing, Sun and Moon tells the story of that burning human need to comprehend the universe, from Neolithic observatories that mark the solstice to the latest space telescopes. It shows, for the first time, how the development of photography and cartography – the means of documenting other worlds – is linked indelibly to the charting of the heavens, from the first image on a glass plate to the Hubble Space Telescope.
- author: mark holborn
- hardcover
- number of pages: 376
- dimensions: 12.5 x 11.95 x 1.5 in / 31.75 x 30.35 x 3.81 cm
estimated shipping date: within 7-10 days from date of purchase
about this book:
A spectacular pictorial history of astronomical exploration, for anyone who has gazed at the sky and wondered what lies beyond From the beginning of time, human beings have looked up at the stars and speculated on other worlds. Published to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the first moon landing, Sun and Moon tells the story of that burning human need to comprehend the universe, from Neolithic observatories that mark the solstice to the latest space telescopes. It shows, for the first time, how the development of photography and cartography – the means of documenting other worlds – is linked indelibly to the charting of the heavens, from the first image on a glass plate to the Hubble Space Telescope.
we will do our best to update you via email about your order, however if your order has exceeded these timelines please reach out to us at support@moonlightartscollective.com.
please note: international customs fees will be the responsibility of the buyer and will vary based on location. consult your local customs office for international import fees.
we will do our best to update you via email about your order, however if your order has exceeded these timelines please reach out to us at support@moonlightartscollective.com.
please note: international customs fees will be the responsibility of the buyer and will vary based on location. consult your local customs office for international import fees.