A History of the Sky in 300 Infographics by Léna, Pierre
A History of the Sky in 300 Infographics by Léna, Pierre

A History of the Sky in 300 Infographics

For thousands of years, humans have looked to the sky to make sense of the world. Long...
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Author: Pierre Léna
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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A History of the Sky in 300 Infographics by Léna, Pierre

A History of the Sky in 300 Infographics

$47.94
A History of the Sky in 300 Infographics by Léna, Pierre

A History of the Sky in 300 Infographics

$47.94
Author: Pierre Léna
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description

For thousands of years, humans have looked to the sky to make sense of the world. Long before astronomy became a formal discipline, observations of the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars shaped calendars, navigation, and systems of belief across many cultures. A History of the Sky in 300 Infographics traces this global history, examining how societies developed the concepts and methods that allowed humanity to interpret the cosmos.

The book uses infographics and maps to show how people throughout history have understood the universe and to consider what the future of space exploration might hold. It follows early astronomical traditions in Babylon, China, the Maya world, and Polynesia; the emergence of new ideas in classical Greece; and the scientific advances that transformed astronomy in early modern Europe and the Enlightenment era. It then considers the modern age, in which humans have ventured from Earth to the Moon and beyond, sending probes through the solar system and signals into deep space.

Designed for keen enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike, this book reconnects readers with the ancient fascination of looking up. It reveals how today's science rests on centuries of observation, argument, and a thirst for adventure--and addresses a central question: How do we know what we know about the universe?



Author: Pierre Léna,Christian Grataloup
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 09/22/2026
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.94lbs
Size: 9.74h x 6.96w x 0.96d
ISBN: 9780500030592

About the Author
Léna, Pierre: - Pierre Léna is an astrophysicist, member of the French Academy of Sciences, and professor emeritus at Paris Observatory and Paris Cité University. As someone who is well-versed in making his research available for all audiences, he worked for over three years on this volume.Grataloup, Christian: - Christian Grataloup is "the most historian of all geographers." With a PhD in geography, and as a former professor at Paris Cité University, he is a specialist in geohistory. Since 2019, he has headed the bestselling Atlas Historiques collection published by Les Arènes.
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