The Cambridge Concise History of Astronomy

Synopsis of The Cambridge Concise History of Astronomy

«The Cambridge Concise History of Astronomy» is the history work edited by Michael A. Hoskin, published by Cambridge University Press in hardcover.

It traces the evolution of astronomy from its prehistoric origins to contemporary astronomy and astrophysics, with particular attention to stellar astronomy in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and to the Copernican revolution, which led to questioning ancient authorities.

The work is a collective volume edited by Michael Hoskin with chapters by Clive Ruggles, Christopher Cullen, Owen Gingerich and others; it includes bibliographic references (pp. 341-346) and an index.

Intended as a reference text for students of the history of science and for those studying astronomy who need a historical background.