Reflections on the astronomy of glasgow
Auteur :
Clarke, David
Éditeur :
Clarke, David
ISBN :
9780748678891
Date de publication :
24 mai 2013
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 x 3,0 cm
Poids :
794 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.