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Shadow of the Telescope : A Biography of John Herschel Gunther Bu
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- Publication Name
- Lutterworth Press, The
- ISBN
- 9780718820879
- Book Title
- Shadow of the Telescope : a Biography of John Herschel
- Item Length
- 9.4 in
- Publisher
- Lutterworth Press, T.H.E.
- Publication Year
- 1987
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Genre
- Science
- Topic
- History
- Item Width
- 6.2 in
- Item Weight
- 21.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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This first full-length biography of Sir John Herschel tells of a remarkable man who contributed to nearly every branch of astronomy and to half a dozen other sciences as well. The only son of the astronomer Sir William Herschel (founder of stellar astronomy and discoverer of the planet Uranus), he comes vividly to life in descriptions of his personality and his varied achievements. Making admirable use of John Herschel's unpublished correspondence, diaries, and notebooks, the author covers his extensive astronomical observations at Cape Town in South Africa, his pioneering work in photography and in physical optics in Britain, and his unhappy experiences as Master of the Mint - and much more. John Herschel was so attractive and enterprising an individual that his biography will appeal to general readers as well as to professionals - historians of science, astronomers, and scientists in related fields.
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Publisher
Lutterworth Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0718820878
ISBN-13
9780718820879
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1951404
Product Key Features
Book Title
Shadow of the Telescope : a Biography of John Herschel
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
History
Publication Year
1987
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Item Weight
21.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
Qb36.H59b813 1974
Table of Content
Preface Introduction by David S. Evans 1. The Young Prodigy 2. Versatility, Vocation, and Travel 3. The Astronomical Heritage 4. At the Cape of Good Hope 5. Constellation Reform and Terrestrial Magnetism 6. Photography and Photochemistry 7. The Collingwood Period 8. Public Office and Last Years Reference Notes Bibliography Index
Copyright Date
1974
Lccn
75-331188
Dewey Decimal
520/.92/4 B
Dewey Edition
18
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Item arrived in very good condition, earlier than expected.
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Very pleased to receive this book. I was not aware it was a signed copy so that's always a nice surprise.
I believe the condition of the book was better before it was shipped as it was protected only by a thin plastic white bag so common for shipping these days to reduce weight. Therefore, the corners at the spine show some damage from shipping impacts. Still - I would not hesitate to buy again from this seller.
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Great little book. Thanks for a smooth and timely transaction. :)