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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
David Clarke
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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