Publication · 1980 CE
Cosmos
History of Astronomy
About the work
Carl Sagan's book and accompanying television series, which traced the history of science and the scale of the universe for a global audience and became one of the most influential works of science communication ever made.
Author
Knowledge connections
- Published byCarl Sagan
- Part ofSpace Age Astronomy
Sources & references
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.
- BritannicaEncyclopaedia Britannica
General reference for the history of astronomy, biographies, and cultural context.