Parallel Lives of Astronomers

Percival Lowell and Edward Emerson Barnard

Autori

• William Sheehan

Parametri

Pagine

501pagine

Tempo di lettura

18ore

• Biografie e pensieri
• Natura
• Natura, animali
• Scienze Naturali
• Scienze sociali

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The book explores the intertwined lives and careers of renowned astronomers Percival Lowell and Edward Emerson Barnard through a "Parallel Lives" framework. William Sheehan utilizes extensive archival and unpublished materials to provide an in-depth analysis of their contributions to astronomy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The contrast between their approaches and findings offers a rich understanding of their impact on the field and highlights the evolution of astronomical research during this pivotal time.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2024

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