How Long to Read The Story of Astronomy

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of Astronomy?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 44 minutes to read The Story of Astronomy by Peter Aughton

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

From the ancient origins of astronomy to the Copernican revolution, and from Galileo to Hawking's research into black holes, The Story of Astronomy charts the discoveries of some of the greatest minds in human history, and their attempts to unveil the secrets of the stars. Peter Aughton's trademark narrative style is to the fore, demystifying some of the biggest breakthroughs in the history of science, and packed full of fascinating nuggets such as why we have 60 minutes in an hour, how the Romans bodged the invention of the leap year and when people really discovered the Earth wasn't flat (a thousand years before Columbus). And explaining in the most straightforward and compelling of ways what Newton, Einstein, Hubble and Hawking really achieved.

How long is The Story of Astronomy?

The Story of Astronomy by Peter Aughton is 218 pages long, and a total of 56,244 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of Astronomy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 7 minutes to read The Story of Astronomy aloud.

What Reading Level is The Story of Astronomy?

The Story of Astronomy is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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