A History of the Sky in 300 Infographics

For as long as humans have been alive, we have gazed up at the sky above us in an attempt to make sense of the world. In fact, if there is one scientific field that can be traced back many millennia, it's astronomy. A History of the Sky in 300 Infographics traces this global history, examining how societies through the years developed the concepts and methods that allowed us to interpret the cosmos.

The book is divided into three chronologicial sections: up to the 16th century; from the 17th to the 20th century; and after 1900. It also considers the modern age, in which humans have explored the Moon and beyond, sending probes through the solar system and signals into deep space. Authors Christian Grataloup & Pierre Léna use colourful infographics and maps to show how humans throughout history have understood the universe and to contemplate what the future of space exploration might look like.

Above all, it's a book that aims to inspire readers to go out on a clear night and look up at what our ancestors were able to see shining in the darkness. This would be a perfect gift for lovers of astronomy, students of history, and anyone with a curiosity about what lies beyond.

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Who wrote it?
Christian Grataloup & Pierre Léna

How does it come?
hardback, 24.5 x 17.5 x 2.5 cm approx., 240 pages