William and Caroline Herschel Pioneers in Late 18th-Century Astronomy /

This beautifully structured book presents the essentials of William and Caroline Herschel's pioneering achievements in late 18th-century astronomy. Michael Hoskin shows that William Herschel was the first observational cosmologist and one of the first observers to attack the sidereal universe b...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hoskin, Michael (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
Edición:1st ed. 2014.
Colección:SpringerBriefs in Astronomy,
Temas:
Astronomy-Observations.
Science-History.
Astronomy.
Cosmology.
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.
History of Science.
Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Vocations in Conflict
  • 2. The Construction of the Heavens
  • 3. "One of the Greatest Mechanics of His Day"
  • 4. The Peerless Assistant
  • 5. William's Declining Years
  • 6. John's "Sacred Duty". .

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