British University Observatories, 1772-1939
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"British University Observatories, 1772-1939" by Roger Hutchins is a history book focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.
This is the first full history of the six university observatories that undertook research before World War II - Oxford, Dunsink, Cambridge, Durham, Glasgow and London - and their struggle to evolve in the middle ground between the royal or government observatories, and those of the 'Grand Amateurs'. The book will intrigue anyone interested in the history of astronomy, of telescopes, of patronage networks, of scientific institutions, and of the history of universities.
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"British University Observatories, 1772-1939" by Roger Hutchins is a history book focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.
Topic: Equipment & Methods
Author: Roger Hutchins
Who this is for:
- Students
- Educators
- Interested readers
Why this book matters: It gives readers useful context, background, and perspective on the subject through a focused and accessible presentation.
This is the first full history of the six university observatories that undertook research before World War II - Oxford, Dunsink, Cambridge, Durham, Glasgow and London - and their struggle to evolve in the middle ground between the royal or government observatories, and those of the 'Grand Amateurs'. The book will intrigue anyone interested in the history of astronomy, of telescopes, of patronage networks, of scientific institutions, and of the history of universities.
| Author | Roger Hutchins |
| Publisher | Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
| Published | 2008 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780754632504 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Pages | 568 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | History |
| Topic | Equipment & Methods |
| Series | Science, Technology and Culture, 1700-1945 |
Format: Hardcover
Length: 568 pages
Language: English
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