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Publication · 1980 CE

Cosmos

History of Astronomy

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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.

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  • 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.