Empire and the Sun
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"Empire and the Sun" by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
Astronomy was a popular and important part of Victorian sciences, and British astronomers carried telescopes to remote areas in India, North America, and Caribbean and Pacific islands to watch solar eclipses. This book tells the full story of these expeditions: the long periods of planning and financing, and the day-to-day work of getting to field sites, setting up camp, and preparing, observing, and recording eclipses.
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"Empire and the Sun" by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System
Author: Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
Who this is for:
- Astronomy students
- Researchers and advanced hobbyists
- Readers exploring space science topics
Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.
Astronomy was a popular and important part of Victorian sciences, and British astronomers carried telescopes to remote areas in India, North America, and Caribbean and Pacific islands to watch solar eclipses. This book tells the full story of these expeditions: the long periods of planning and financing, and the day-to-day work of getting to field sites, setting up camp, and preparing, observing, and recording eclipses.
| Author | Alex Soojung-Kim Pang |
| Publisher | Stanford University Press |
| Published | 2002 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780804739252 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Pages | 228 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | History |
| Topic | Deep Sky & Solar System |
| Series | Writing Science |
Format: Hardcover
Length: 228 pages
Language: English
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