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Just finished it my self.
Starts off a bit slow almost like a promotion for his guided tours but turns into a light hearted look at astronomy over the centuries so yes it is what it says it is a look at travelling astronomers and historical sites info but also includes contemporary issues and all the big names are covered even a bit of a blurt about religion in the last few pages and its place in the world from his point of view with respect to astronomy and its plusses and minuses effects on society over the last few hundred years and even though a lot of us would most likely agree with his views I felt they were out of place, a bit too much blurting but only a couple of pages. Wonderd off topic a couple of times
Having said that I think the majority was an enjoyable read where you didn't have think too hard about anything in particular as he did a pretty good job of taking you there. If you're interested in the history you'll enjoy it for the most part.
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