Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope 1820–1831
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"Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope 1820–1831" by Brian Warner is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
A comprehensive account of the origin, construction, and use of the first major astronomical observatory in the southern hemisphere, describing technical aspects and the instruments and their makers, and discussing the difficulties of founding a scientific institution in a remote colony. Includes details on social aspects of life in Cape Town in the 1820s, with a biography of the observatory's first director, Fearon Fallows, and bandw illustrations. Of interest to science historians and historians of South Africa. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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"Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope 1820–1831" by Brian Warner is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
Topic: Equipment & Methods
Author: Brian Warner
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.
A comprehensive account of the origin, construction, and use of the first major astronomical observatory in the southern hemisphere, describing technical aspects and the instruments and their makers, and discussing the difficulties of founding a scientific institution in a remote colony. Includes details on social aspects of life in Cape Town in the 1820s, with a biography of the observatory's first director, Fearon Fallows, and bandw illustrations. Of interest to science historians and historians of South Africa. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
| Author | Brian Warner |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Published | 1995-06-30 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780792335276 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Pages | 264 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | History |
| Topic | Equipment & Methods |
Format: Hardcover
Length: 264 pages
Language: English
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