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Heavenly Errors: Misconceptions about the Real Nature of the Universe Paperback - 2003
by Neil F. Comins
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Astronomy is one of the most misunderstood scientific disciplines. With the participation of undergraduate students, Comins has identified and classified, by origin and topic, over 1,700 commonly held misconceptions. 20 illustrations.
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- Title Heavenly Errors: Misconceptions about the Real Nature of the Universe
- Author Neil F. Comins
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Paperback
- Condition New
- Pages 288
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Columbia University Press, New York, New York
- Date 2003-04-24
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated
- Bookseller's Inventory # m03173
- ISBN 9780231116459 / 0231116454
- Weight 0.78 lbs (0.35 kg)
- Dimensions 9.12 x 6.06 x 0.65 in (23.16 x 15.39 x 1.65 cm)
- Dewey Decimal Code 520
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We are exposed to more information about the solar system (the Sun and everything that orbits it, namely the planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets) than about more distant space objects.