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 observat...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Osterbrock, Donald E.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1997.
Temas:
Yerkes Observatory > History.
Yerkes Observatory
Astronomical Observatories & Instruments.
Astronomy & Astrophysics.
Physical Sciences & Mathematics.
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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