Reflections on the astronomy of Glasgow : a story of some five hundred years /

How Astronomy contributed to the educational enlightenment of Glasgow, to its society and to its commerce The words 'Astronomy' and 'Glasgow' seem an incongruous juxtaposition, and yet the two are closely linked over 500 years of history. This is a tale of enlightenment and scien...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Clarke, D. (David), 1936- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2013.
Temas:
Astronomy > Scotland > Glasgow > History.
Astronomy > History.
Astronomie > Écosse > Glasgow > Histoire.
Astronomie > Histoire.
SCIENCE > Astronomy.
HISTORY > Europe > General.
Astronomy.
Scotland > Glasgow.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Glasgow astronomy
  • Some early astronomy
  • Establishing astronomy
  • The Wilsons
  • The early nineteenth century
  • A professor of eloquence
  • The glory of Glasgow
  • Time is of the essence
  • The turn of the century
  • The Astronomical Society of Glasgow
  • University Gardens
  • To the new millinneum.

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