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The Heavens on Earth : Observatories and Astronomy in Nineteenth-Century Science and Culture /

A cultural history of astronomy in the 19th century that focusses on the issues and perspectives on the role of the observatory in science, society, and culture.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Sibum, Heinz Otto, 1956-, Bigg, Charlotte, Aubin, David, 1967-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Durham [NC] : Duke University Press, 2010.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:A cultural history of astronomy in the 19th century that focusses on the issues and perspectives on the role of the observatory in science, society, and culture.
Physical Description:1 online resource (398 pages): illustrations, maps
ISBN:9780822392507