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Great Heroes and Discoveries of Astronomy

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10H 30min
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Great Heroes and Discoveries of Astronomy takes you around the world and across time in search of the unsung heroes who evolved our understanding. Learn how Annie Jump Canon, Karl Lansky, Vera Rubin, and others sparked some of the great discoveries that have shaped astronomy over the past century through their groundbreaking new theories, serendipitous observations, and feats of engineering (on Earth and in space).

© 2023 The Great Courses (Audiobook): 9781644650578

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Audiobook: 13 September 2023

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