Astronomers and Cosmologists

Astronomers and Cosmologists profiles more than fifty representative figures in the history of astronomy and cosmology, including Stephen Hawking, Galileo, George Carruthers, Sir Fred Hoyle, Johannes Kepler, Carl Sagan, Maria Mitchell, and so many more. The book is also filled with sidebars that provide a simple snapshot introduction to key topics within the fields, as well as detailed illustrations to help reinforce concepts and experiments. Readers looking for a deeper understanding of the life and times of the greatest minds in these two fields need look no further than Astronomers and Cosmologists.