Yerkes Observatory, 1892-1950: The Birth, Near Death, and Resurrection of a Scientific Research Institution

by Osterbrock, Donald E.
ISBN: 9780226639468
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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

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Osterbrock, Donald E.
  • ISBN: 9780226639468
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.90 x 0.96
  • Number Of Pages: 394
  • Publication Year: 1999