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Pesce, Laura |
A Biography of Our Sun |
I12987 |
2024 |
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Agr??, Maurizio |
Music and Astronomy |
I12914 |
2023 |
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| Title | A Biography of Our Sun : From Ancient Myths and Artifacts to Modern Art and Astrophysics |
| Author(s) | Pesce, Laura |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. |
| Description | VIII, 123 p. 29 illus., 28 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book is for everyone curious about the Sun and how it has been perceived throughout human history, including the modern scientific view. Beginning with ancient myths and legends, superstitions, art and poetry, the book proceeds to explain the amazing composition of our star, how it produces the heat and light on which all life depends, as well as touching the harvesting of solar energy that is becoming so essential in the modern world. The book is illustrated by the author's own artwork and includes first-hand scientific information provided in interviews with professional astrophysicists |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031547294 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Anthropology and the arts
2. Anthropology of the Arts
3. ART
4. Art History
5. ASTROPHYSICS
6. EBOOK
7. EBOOK - SPRINGER
8. History of Physics and Astronomy
9. PHYSICS
10. SOLAR PHYSICS
11. SUN
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| Item Type | eBook |
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| Title | Music and Astronomy : From Pythagoras to Steven Spielberg |
| Author(s) | Agr??, Maurizio |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2023. |
| Description | X, 110 p. 50 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book explores the profound and ancient relationship between music and astronomy. Throughout history, Music has occupied a significant place among the disciplines of the Quadrivium, which also include Geometry, Arithmetic, and Astronomy. The captivating bond between these two realms has not only inspired eminent scientists like Kepler, Newton, and Einstein, but has also captured the imagination of NASA and astronauts in modern times. The author delves into various aspects of the intersection between music and astronomy, encompassing everything from ancient cosmological beliefs to groundbreaking discoveries such as the cosmic background radiation and gravitational waves. This enthralling theme has not only stimulated renowned artists like David Bowie and Elton John, but has also served as a muse for movies like Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Within the book, readers will find an extensive photo gallery and a specially curated soundtrack that enhances the reading experience. It caters to a broad audience, appealing to those with a general interest in both music and astronomy, as well as to specialized individuals in either field of study |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031415241 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Anthropology and the arts
2. Anthropology of the Arts
3. ASTRONOMY
4. Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Mathematics in Music
7. MUSIC
8. Philosophy of Music
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