Verschuur Gerrit L.:
Interstellar Matters
Essays On Curiosity And Astronomical Discovery
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. (United States), 2003
Paperback, 326 pages
Size: 235x155 mm
ISBN: 9780387406060
ISBN-10: 0387406069
Interstellar Matters
Describes the phenomena of scientific curiosity and discovery by following the story of interstellar matter. This book traces the tortuous path to acceptance of the existence of interstellar matter. It shares the thrill of discovery that motivates astronomers, the use of metaphors and modeling by scientist, and other tricks of astronomical trade.

