Willem de Sitter

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Focusing on the life of a prominent astronomer, the biography delves into Willem de Sitter's significant contributions to astronomy and his collaboration with Einstein. It provides an engaging exploration of the physics discussions between them, including de Sitter's alternative cosmological model, the De Sitter Universe. Richly illustrated and written by a physicist, it captures the essence of early 20th-century physics, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the influential figures within it.