Yerkes Observatory, 1892-1950: The Birth, Near Death, and Resurrection of a Scientific Research Institution
Author:   Donald E. Osterbrock
Publisher:   The University of Chicago Press
Edition:   New edition
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9780226639468


Pages:   394
Publication Date:   15 May 1999
Format:   Paperback
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Yerkes Observatory, 1892-1950: The Birth, Near Death, and Resurrection of a Scientific Research Institution


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Drawing on his experience as historian of astronomy, practicing astrophysicist, and director of Lick Observatory, Donald Osterbrock uncovers a chapter in the history of astronomy by providing the story of the Yerkes Observatory. ""An excellent description of the ups and downs of a major observatory.""—Jack Meadows, Nature ""Historians are much indebted to Osterbrock for this new contribution to the fascinating story of twentieth-century American astronomy.""—Adriaan Blaauw, Journal for the History of Astronomy ""An important reference about one of the key American observatories of this century.""—Woodruff T. Sullivan III, Physics Today

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Author:   Donald E. Osterbrock
Publisher:   The University of Chicago Press
Imprint:   University of Chicago Press
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 1.50cm , Height: 0.20cm , Length: 2.30cm
Weight:   0.567kg
ISBN:  

9780226639468


ISBN 10:   0226639460
Pages:   394
Publication Date:   15 May 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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