Bøker av William Sheehan

Presenting a history of science, this book chronicles the intrepid explorations of scientists and adventurers who studied the transits of Venus in the quest for scientific understanding.

The Space Age Generation shares the lives and careers of a dozen men and women whose passion for science was sparked by an astounding era--the golden age of space science. These scientists, historians, and astronomers lived and participated in an amazing time that not only saw humans step foot on the Moon but also saw human-made spacecraft travel throughout our solar system.

Celestial Shadows

A beautifully illustrated, authoritative overview of humankind's fascination with the ringed planet Saturn.

In this up-to-date and beautifully illustrated volume, William Sheehan brings our understanding of the planet into clear focus. He deftly traces the history from the earliest observations right up to the most recent explorations using radar and spacecraft.

This is a full-length biography of Edward Emerson Barnard, and tells the remarkable tale of endurance and achievement of one of the leading astronomers of the late nineteenth century. Beautifully illustrated throughout, it includes many photographs of comets and the Milky Way.