{"product_id":"a-history-of-the-sky-in-300-infographics-9780500030592","title":"A History of the Sky in 300 Infographics","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor 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. \u003cem\u003eA History of the Sky in 300 Infographics\u003c\/em\u003e traces this global history, examining how societies developed the concepts and methods that allowed humanity to interpret the cosmos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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: \u003cem\u003eHow do we know what we know about the universe?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pierre Léna,Christian Grataloup\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thames \u0026amp; Hudson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.74h x 6.96w x 0.96d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780500030592\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLéna, Pierre:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003ePierre Léna\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrataloup, Christian:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Grataloup\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Pierre L\u0026#195;\u0026#169;na \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48968381366429,"sku":"9780500030592","price":47.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_0c774bdf-8b0e-4c5c-984f-cc2d2fbd4d00.jpg?v=1790751772","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/a-history-of-the-sky-in-300-infographics-9780500030592","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}