"Extraordinary. . . . A rich archaeological dig. . . . Bartusiak . . .introduces these astronomers with deftly written, insightful commentary. . . . [A] wonderful book."
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Sky & Telescope "[Bartusiak] provides a helpful road map with her lucid explanatory essays and annotation."
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The New York Times "Bartusiak has done astronomy a great favor."
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New Scientist "The reader gets not only a clear and concise history of astronomy . . . in Bartusiak's fine introductions . . . but also excerpts from many of the memorable papers written by the scientists who made the pivotal astronomical discoveries." –
Scientific American
