Accidental astronomy : how random discoveries shape the science of space
(Book - Regular Print)
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Published
New York, NY : Basic Books, 2024.
Edition
First US edition.
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pages cm
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Published
New York, NY : Basic Books, 2024.
Format
Book - Regular Print
Edition
First US edition.
Language
English
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General Note
"Originally published in 2024 by Torva in the United Kingdom."
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"If you learn about the scientific method, you learn that first we hypothesize about something we've experienced, and then we look for more of it. This works well enough--but what if you were interested in studying a heretofore unknown comet or supernova?That is the essential problem of the astronomer: the most important discoveries happen without notice! Indeed, as Chris Lintott argues in Accidental Astronomy, luck defines astronomy. Lintott explores the ways in which happenstance shapes how we investigate the sky. To catch a glimpse of a comet, asteroid, or even a sign of alien life, we must be in the right place at the right time. And if we can't be there, we must have a team of professionals and amateurs, across the globe, ready to spring in to action at a moment's--or night's--notice. For any astronomer, regardless of their experience or resources, the first step to discovery is the same: to stare at the sky and wait. A celebration of astronomy, stargazing, and cosmic discovery, Accidental Astronomyoffers an irresistible window into how luck defines our knowledge of the skies"--,Provided by publisher.
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Prescott Public Library - Adult New Books | 520 23ENG20231117 | On Order |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Lintott, C. (2024). Accidental astronomy: how random discoveries shape the science of space (First US edition.). Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lintott, Chris. 2024. Accidental Astronomy: How Random Discoveries Shape the Science of Space. Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lintott, Chris. Accidental Astronomy: How Random Discoveries Shape the Science of Space Basic Books, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Lintott, Chris. Accidental Astronomy: How Random Discoveries Shape the Science of Space First US edition., Basic Books, 2024.
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