Edwin Hubble: Mariner of the Nebulae

ISBN: 0226105210

Author: Christianson, Gale E.

Condition: New

In 1923 Edwin Hubble confirmed the existence of other galaxies. By theend of the decade, he proved that the universe is expanding, thus layingthe very cornerstone of the big bang theory. A revealing portrait of ascientific genius at work, this book also offers an incisive narrativeof the history of astronomy, and an evocation of what we see when gazingat the stars."Highly entertaining. . . . Hubble may have been the most importantastronomer since Galileo. Perhaps since Copernicus."-Dick Teresi,New York Times Book Review"Hubbles own story has not been adequately told until now. . . . Ariveting portrait of a great scientist and a haunted man, and the bestlook we are likely to have of the real Hubble."-Dennis Overby, LosAngeles Times Book Review"Displays remarkable strength in its steadfast balance and scrupuloushonesty. The greatness of the discoveries is set off against thecontrasting pettiness of the man."-Hans Christian von Baeyer,Boston Sunday Globe"Fascinating. . . . This is one of the most impressive scientificbiographies of recent years."-Kirkus Review, starred review- "Notable Books for the Year 1995" selection, New York Times BookReview-"Best Books of 1995" selection, Library Journal-Selected as one of the five best science books in 1995 by Carl Sagen,Washington Post