Coming of Age in the Milky Way by Timothy Ferris

Coming of Age in the Milky Way

Timothy Ferris
512 pages
Harper Perennial
Jan 1971
Science WSBN
3
Readers
1
Reviews
0
Discussions
0
Quotes
Join the conversation

No discussions yet. Join BookLovers to start a discussion about this book!

Perhaps the best book ever written for the non-astronomer

I have read this book several times, and given many copies away. Timothy Ferris is one of those rare scientists that can weave complicated theoretical information into a narrative that is fun and easy to read. This book is actually the history of mankind's fascination with the heavens and his gradual increase in understanding of the cosmos over time. His in-depth descriptions of great minds and pivotal characters in the history of astronomy give color and insight into the joy of discovery. The reader is introduced to the personal side of great minds like Kepler, Galileo, Newton, and many more. We learn what it was like to try and compete for funding from the King while balancing scientific breakthroughs with religious dogma. And all the while Harris is spoon-feeding us the complex knowledge of physics and celestial mechanics. It is a delightful read, and a must-read, really, for anyone who seeks to be reasonably conversant in this important topic. Once finished, I believe you will never look up at the night sky the same way. Read more

No quotes shared yet. Join BookLovers to share your favorite quotes!

Earn Points
Your voice matters. Every comment, review, and quote earns you reward points redeemable for Bitcoin.
Comment +5 pts Review +20 pts Quote +7 pts Upvote +1 pt
BookMatch Quiz
Find books similar to this one
About this book
Pages 512
Publisher Harper Perennial
Published 1971
Readers 3