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Title: EXPLORERS OF THE SOUTHERN SKY
A HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN ASTRONOMY
By: Raymond Haynes, Roslynn D. Haynes, David Malin
Format: Paperback

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ISBN 10: 0521144914
ISBN 13: 9780521144919
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Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Pub. date: 13 May, 2010
Pages: 542
Description: The most comprehensive account of Australian astronomy to date.
Synopsis: This well-illustrated volume is the most comprehensive account of Australian astronomy to date. It is both an indispensable reference book on the history of astronomy in Australia, and a highly readable study of a scientific discipline in the context of emerging nationhood. It covers not only the science, but the individuals involved and the social and economic climate in which they worked. Starting from the ancient Aboriginal beliefs about the Sky World - the earliest known astronomy, anywhere in the world - we are led through to the most exciting high-tech current and projected research being carried out at Australia's world-class national astronomy facilities, and by groups in Australian universities. All branches of astronomy are covered - optical, infrared, X-ray, gamma-ray, microwave, gravitational wave and theoretical - including the contribution of amateur astronomers. The non-technical language, many illustrations, and explanatory figures, ensure that this guide will appeal to a wide range of readers - including professional astronomers, historians of science, students, amateur astronomers and general readers.
Illustrations: Illustrations
Publication: UK
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Returns: Returnable
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