Yerkes Observatory, 1892-1950

Yerkes Observatory, 1892-1950
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 398
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ISBN-10 : 9780226639444
ISBN-13 : 0226639444
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Download or read book Yerkes Observatory, 1892-1950 written by Donald E. Osterbrock and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 observatory."—Jack Meadows, Nature "Historians are much indebted to Osterbrock for this new contribution to the fascinating story of twentieth-century American astronomy."—Adriaan Blaauw, Journal for the History of Astronomy "An important reference about one of the key American observatories of this century."—Woodruff T. Sullivan III, Physics Today


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