Reflections on the Astronomy of Glasgow

A story of some 500 years

Paperback EN 2013 9780748678907
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Shows how Astronomy contributed to the educational enlightenment of Glasgow, to its society and to its commerce. This scientific history includes the story of Glasgow's 'Big Bang' of 1863, the controversy over 'Astronomer Royal for Scotland' and a historical survey of the eight observatories that once populated Glasgow.

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ISBN13:9780748678907
Taal:EN
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:336

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