Blind Watchers Of The Sky: The People And Ideas That Shaped Our View Of The Universe (Helix Book)

Blind watchers of the sky was much better and more comprehendible than I thought it was going to be. I had to read this book for my tenth grade physical science class, but surprisingly it was not even tough to get through. The first section, the solar system, was by far the most entertaining and very easy to follow. Although, when you do read this book make sure to pay attention to who created what theory and if that theory was correct or not. You may be confused later on if you do not and have to re-read a little like I did. The last two sections about the galaxy and universe are still well written, but more complex compared to the first section. You do not need to be a genius or a professor to read this book. Kolb does a very good job explaining things as simply as possible. There are also many pictures throughout the book that help to comprehend the subject in a visual way. I would definitely recommend this book. Kolb makes it humorous in parts, simple to read, and very insightful. After reading this book, I have more appreciation and respect for the scientists that dedicated their lives to find the information that we now call common sense. Don’t be a blind watcher of the sky; know a little bit more about what is really up there.

This book vividly illumines the diverse, truly brilliant and oftentimes quirky personalities who have led the way in solving cosmological enigmas. It is also written in a lucid style with elements of wry humor, unusual in a book about the physical sciences.Michael J. Gallagher

anythng he writes, I buy when I learn of it. He is a hero in my eyes

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An inspiring book that introduces us to the greats of history that has helped influence our progression and understanding of the universe. A very interesting read and a book that I would recommend to others.

I have to say that this book is one in a very long list of books I have read in the past, is the most informative yet intriguing. I had to read this book mainly for a class for school. I was very skeptical at first when I received thinking that I was never going to finish it and frankly how it looked boring. I was clearly wrong. The more I dove in to the reading the more I fully enjoyed the read. I was surprised at how enticing the words and how Rocky Kolb, the author of the book, made it serious yet comical. I have learned a great deal from this one book. I will most definitely recommend this book to anyone, even if they do not like astronomy and math based books. It's a good book that everyone should read through out there lifetime. If you do enjoy those subjects them most definitely pick it up, get cozy and take off in to the world of the universe. I have a totally new perspective of how our universe really is. I also enjoyed being introduced to some of the most gifted scientists the world has ever seen. I learned new material that will go with me till I get old. I have enjoyed it, and I hope that you will too.

This is a very interesting book, you learn about astronomy and its main actors in a pleasant and funny way! Rocky Kolb is amazing at his descriptions of the great astronomers of the past, their virtues and their big defects!

This is a wonderful book about the history of astronomy written with so much wit that you will be amazed how much of this history will actually stick. I read it once when I took Rocky's class at University of Chicago, but had to buy it again since I misplaced it during my several moves over the years.

El llibre era una recomanació de Repchnek autor de Copernicus Secret.La descripció del procés de descoberta cientifíca és extraordinariament interessant.