Glimpsing an Invisible Universe

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"Glimpsing an Invisible Universe" by Richard F. Hirsh is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Now in paperback, this book deals with the evolution of X-ray astronomy during the initial phases of its development. The story commences in the late 1950s with the discovery of high-energy radiations from beyond the solar system, and is taken through to the point at which X-ray astronomers began exploring questions of broader interest in astronomy. In examining this early period, when scientists acquired fundamental data and the rudiments of theory, the author shows how technical progress, and public policy changes played important roles in advancing the subject. Three transformations of astronomy as a discipline are highlighted: the augmentation of purely optical observations; the emergence of federal funding as the dominant source of financial support; and the greatly altered size and structure of the research community.

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Best For: Readers interested in the history and development of X-ray astronomy during its early years.

Focus: The evolution of X-ray astronomy from its discovery in the late 1950s to its establishment as a tool for broader astronomical research.

Covers: The initial discovery of high-energy radiation beyond the solar system and the foundational data and methods developed in early X-ray astronomy.

Why It Matters: Understanding the origins and early progress of X-ray astronomy provides insight into how this field expanded the scope of astronomical observation and inquiry.

"Glimpsing an Invisible Universe" by Richard F. Hirsh is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Equipment & Methods

Author: Richard F. Hirsh

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.

Now in paperback, this book deals with the evolution of X-ray astronomy during the initial phases of its development. The story commences in the late 1950s with the discovery of high-energy radiations from beyond the solar system, and is taken through to the point at which X-ray astronomers began exploring questions of broader interest in astronomy. In examining this early period, when scientists acquired fundamental data and the rudiments of theory, the author shows how technical progress, and public policy changes played important roles in advancing the subject. Three transformations of astronomy as a discipline are highlighted: the augmentation of purely optical observations; the emergence of federal funding as the dominant source of financial support; and the greatly altered size and structure of the research community.

Author	Richard F. Hirsh
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Published	1985-09-05
ISBN-13	9780521312325
Binding	Paperback
Pages	196
Language	English
Subjects	Science
Topic	Equipment & Methods