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The True Story of Modern Cosmology

Origins, Main Actors and Breakthroughs

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Focusing on the evolution of cosmology into a scientific discipline, the narrative explores the significant contributions of astronomers and physicists throughout the 20th century. It highlights the transition from mythological explanations of the universe to empirical data interpretation, detailing key figures like Leavitt, Slipher, and Hubble, and their reconciliation of observational findings with Einstein's general relativity. The book illustrates how this collaborative effort culminated in a coherent understanding of the cosmos, marking a pivotal moment in scientific history.

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The True Story of Modern Cosmology, Emilio Elizalde

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Subtítulo
Origins, Main Actors and Breakthroughs
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2021
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Tapa dura
Páginas
296
ISBN13
9783030806538
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Focusing on the evolution of cosmology into a scientific discipline, the narrative explores the significant contributions of astronomers and physicists throughout the 20th century. It highlights the transition from mythological explanations of the universe to empirical data interpretation, detailing key figures like Leavitt, Slipher, and Hubble, and their reconciliation of observational findings with Einstein's general relativity. The book illustrates how this collaborative effort culminated in a coherent understanding of the cosmos, marking a pivotal moment in scientific history.