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OverviewDrawing 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 Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr Donald E OsterbrockPublisher: University of Chicago Press Imprint: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 9781281430601ISBN 10: 1281430609 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 01 January 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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