Yerkes Observatory, 1892-1950
Author:   Dr Donald E Osterbrock
Publisher:   University of Chicago Press
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9781281430601


Pages:   384
Publication Date:   01 January 2008
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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:   Dr Donald E Osterbrock
Publisher:   University of Chicago Press
Imprint:   University of Chicago Press
ISBN:  

9781281430601


ISBN 10:   1281430609
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   01 January 2008
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Undefined
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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