num_pages: 435
description: In 1923 Edwin Hubble confirmed the existence of other galaxies. By theend of the decade he proved that the universe is expanding thus layingthe very cornerstone of the big bang theory. A revealing portrait of ascientific genius at work this book also offers an incisive narrativeof the history of astronomy and an evocation of what we see when gazingat the stars.Highly entertaining. . . . Hubble may have been the most importantastronomer since Galileo. Perhaps since Copernicus.Dick TeresiNew York Times Book ReviewHubble's own story has not been adequately told until now. . . . Ariveting portrait of a great scientist and a haunted man and the bestlook we are likely to have of the real Hubble.Dennis Overby Los Angeles Times Book ReviewDisplays remarkable strength in its steadfast balance and scrupuloushonesty. The greatness of the discoveries is set off against thecontrasting pettiness of the man.Hans Christian von BaeyerBoston Sunday GlobeFascinating. . . . This is one of the most impressive scientificbiographies of recent years.Kirkus Review starred review Notable Books for the Year 1995 selection New York Times Book ReviewBest Books of 1995 selection Library JournalSelected as one of the five best science books in 1995 by Carl SagenWashington Post
language: English
title: Edwin Hubble: Mariner of the Nebulae
publisher: University Of Chicago Press