Explorers of the Southern Sky : A History of Australian Astronomy Paperback / softback
by Raymond (Australia Telescope CSIRO, New South Wales) Haynes, Roslynn D. (University of New South Wales, Sydney) Haynes, David (Anglo-Australian Observatory, Epping, Australia) Malin, Richard (Radiophysics Laboratory, CSIRO, Epping, Australia) McGee
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This well-illustrated volume is the most comprehensive account of Australian astronomy to date.
It is both an indispensable reference book on the history of astronomy in Australia, and a highly readable study of a scientific discipline in the context of emerging nationhood.
It covers not only the science, but the individuals involved and the social and economic climate in which they worked.
Starting from the ancient Aboriginal beliefs about the Sky World - the earliest known astronomy, anywhere in the world - we are led through to the most exciting high-tech current and projected research being carried out at Australia's world-class national astronomy facilities, and by groups in Australian universities.
All branches of astronomy are covered - optical, infrared, X-ray, gamma-ray, microwave, gravitational wave and theoretical - including the contribution of amateur astronomers.
The non-technical language, many illustrations, and explanatory figures, ensure that this guide will appeal to a wide range of readers - including professional astronomers, historians of science, students, amateur astronomers and general readers.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:542 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:26/08/2010
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- ISBN:9780521144919
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:542 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:26/08/2010
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- ISBN:9780521144919