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The Biographical Encyclopedia of Astronomers by Springer is a vital resource for historians and astronomy enthusiasts. This second edition provides a comprehensive look at the lives of astronomers and cosmologists, spanning from antiquity to the modern era. It features approximately 1,850 biographical sketches, including 300 new entries added to this updated version. This volume represents the collaborative effort of 430 authors, guided by an editorial board of eight historians and astronomers. By utilizing contemporary historical scholarship, the text offers accurate and detailed information on the figures who shaped our understanding of the universe. It serves as an essential reference for anyone studying the history of science and the evolution of astronomical thought.

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This second edition by Springer includes approximately 1,850 biographical sketches of astronomers and cosmologists.

The updated text adds approximately 300 new biographical sketches to the previous collection.

The content covers a vast historical range from antiquity through to modern times.

The encyclopedia is a collective work produced by 430 authors and an editorial board of 8 specialists.

This reference utilizes contemporary historical scholarship to provide accurate biographical information.

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15 July 2014
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