The making of history's greatest star map / Michael Perryman.

Author: Perryman, M. A. C.

Edition Statement:1st ed.

Imprint:Heidelberg ; New York : Springer, 2010.

Descriptionxi, 282 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.

Note:Prologue: Hipparcos Launch.- Our Place in the Cosmos.- Why Star Positions?.- Early History.- Developments 1850-1980.- The Push to Space.- From Concept to Launch.- Disaster Unfolds.- Mission Recovery.- Science in the Making.- The Finishing Touches.- Our Galaxy.- Inside the Stars.- Our Solar System and Habitability.- The Future.- Epilogue.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.

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