Reflections on the Astronomy of Glasgow - A story of some 500 years - David Clarke - Books - Edinburgh University Press - 9780748678891 - May 24, 2013
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Reflections on the Astronomy of Glasgow - A story of some 500 years

David Clarke

Reflections on the Astronomy of Glasgow - A story of some 500 years

Shows how Astronomy contributed to the educational enlightenment of Glasgow, to its society and to its commerce. This scientific history includes the story of Glasgow's 'Big Bang' of 1863, the controversy over 'Astronomer Royal for Scotland' and a historical survey of the eight observatories that once populated Glasgow.


336 pages, 169 b&w illustrations 12 colour illustrations

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released May 24, 2013
ISBN13 9780748678891
Publishers Edinburgh University Press
Pages 336
Dimensions 162 × 240 × 24 mm   ·   793 g

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