Heavenly Errors: Misconceptions about the Real Nature of the UniverseAn astronomy professor and author of the bestselling "What If the Moon Didn't Exist?" takes a provocative look at popular misconceptions about the cosmos. 20 illustrations. |
Contents
Preface | ix |
Introduction I | xv |
How Well Did | 121 |
Misconceptions Are Hard to Replace | 145 |
The Problems That Misconceptions Create | 215 |
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Heavenly Errors: Misconceptions about the Real Nature of the Universe Neil F. Comins Limited preview - 2001 |
Heavenly Errors: Misconceptions About the Real Nature of the Universe Neil F. Comins Limited preview - 2001 |
Heavenly Errors: Misconceptions about the Real Nature of the Universe Neil F. Comins No preview available - 2001 |
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