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Shrouds of the night : masks of the Milky Way and our awesome new views of galaxies / by David L. Block and Kenneth C. Freeman

by David Block, Kenneth Freeman

This work examines the structure of the Milky Way and neighbouring galaxies, tracing the evolution of astronomical imaging from early photography to infrared technology. It explores how these advancements allow astronomers to observe the cosmos through cosmic dust.

Accession 4002 ISBN 9780387789743 Publisher Springer
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