Yerkes Observatory, 1892-1950
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| Author | : Donald E. Osterbrock |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 398 |
| Release | : 2008-04-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780226639444 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0226639444 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Yerkes Observatory, 1892-1950 by : Donald E. Osterbrock
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
