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Presents the corrected version of a classic book in archaeoastronomy
Provides a complete review of naked-eye astronomy in ancient times
Lushly illustrated, with nearly 400 photos and drawings, some of which are corrected or replaced in this new edition
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (15 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Astronomical Background
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Front Matter
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Astronomy in Cultures
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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Reviews
From the reviews:
"...An invaluable resource for any astronomical historian-hobbyist or professional....Their book is a blockbuster achievement that will be a great reference source for details, discussion, and argument for years to come." (Owen Gingerich, SKY AND TELESCOPE, August 2005)
"Exploring Ancient Skies aims to cover the entire spectrum of the subject - scientific, geographical, mythological and historical - and to underline many of the interpretive problems. It succeeds superbly. I will turn to it time and again, not only for reference but also for enjoyment." (David Hughes, THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT, December 2, 2005)
"Exploring Ancient Skies aims to cover the entire spectrum of the subject – scientific, geographical, mythological and historical … . It succeeds superbly. I will turn to it time and again, not only for reference but also for enjoyment. Students, scholars and researchers will benefit hugely … . The book’s scope is vast. … It is profusely illustrated and much care has been taken with the production of the descriptive figures. There is also a 50-page reference section and a thorough index." (David Hughes, The Times Higher, December, 2005)
"David Kelly, a distinguished linguist … and Eugene Milone, a widely traveled astronomer, both from the University of Calgary, have teamed up to produce their hefty and aptly titled Exploring Ancient Skies. … lists some 3,000 bibliographical sources – a wealth of information that every astronomy teacher … would love to have within arm’s reach. … Their book is a block-buster achievement that will be a great reference source for details, discussion, and argument for years to come." (Owen Gingerich, Sky & Telescope, August, 2005)
"Kelly (emer., archaeology, Univ. of Calgary) and Milone (Univ. of Calgary) review what is known of pre-telescopic astronomy and its place in cultures worldwide. … This book is well served by many data tables, drawings, photographs … references to the literature, and an annotated guide to archaeostronomy tools. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals." (M. Dickinson, CHOICE, Vol. 42 (9), May, 2005)
From the reviews of the second edition:
“The book is based on an archaeoastronomy course at the University of Calgary, Canada, taught by the authors to a collection of astronomy, archaeology, and general second-year students. … In Exploring Ancient Skies the students are encouraged to wander the early pre-telescopic world, and investigate the usefulness of astronomy to ancient cultures. … This excellent introduction to the subject is profusely illustrated, and eminently readable.” (David W. Hughes, The Observatory, Vol. 131 (1225), December, 2011)
Authors and Affiliations
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Dept. Archaeology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
David H. Kelley
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Dept. Physics & Astronomy, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Eugene F. Milone
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Exploring Ancient Skies
Book Subtitle: A Survey of Ancient and Cultural Astronomy
Authors: David H. Kelley, Eugene F. Milone
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7624-6
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2011
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-7623-9Published: 18 February 2011
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4419-7624-6Published: 16 February 2011
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XXV, 614
Number of Illustrations: 392 b/w illustrations, 8 illustrations in colour
Topics: Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Astronomy, Observations and Techniques