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Unravelling Starlight - William and Margaret Huggins and the Rise of the New Astronomy (Paperback)
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Unravelling Starlight - William and Margaret Huggins and the Rise of the New Astronomy (Paperback)
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Challenging traditional accounts of the origins of astrophysics,
this book presents the first scholarly biography of
nineteenth-century English amateur astronomer William Huggins
(1824-1910). A pioneer in adapting the spectroscope to new
astronomical purposes, William Huggins rose to scientific
prominence in London and transformed professional astronomy to
become a principal founder of the new science of astrophysics. The
author re-examines his life and career, exploring unpublished
notebooks, correspondence and research projects to expose the
boldness of this scientific entrepreneur. While Sir William Huggins
is the main focus of the book, the involvement of Lady Margaret
Lindsay Huggins (1848-1915) in her husband's research is examined,
where it may have been previously overlooked or obscured. Written
in an engaging style, this book has broad appeal and will be
valuable to scientists, students and anyone interested in the
history of astronomy.
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