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Explorer of the Universe - A Biography of George Ellery Hale (Hardcover, 1994 ed.) Loot Price: R1,918
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Explorer of the Universe - A Biography of George Ellery Hale (Hardcover, 1994 ed.): Helen Wright

Explorer of the Universe - A Biography of George Ellery Hale (Hardcover, 1994 ed.)

Helen Wright

Series: History of Modern Physics and Astronomy, 14

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George Ellery Hale, 1868-1938, was an American astronomer noted as the organizer of great observatories at Yerkes, Mt. Palomar, Mt. Wilson, and ad, hired by his colleagues as a great instrumentalist, observer and theoretician. His contributions to modern astrophysics were recognized in the naming of the great Hale telescope. Since she was approached to write this book in 1948, the author has concentrated on research to provide a definitive documentary of Hale's genius and career. This is a first and monumental study which will no doubt be of interest for its scrupulously detailed minutiae to readers in the sciences and collectors of California, for Hale's active commitments included both Cai Tech and the Huntington Library. (Kirkus Reviews)
A reprint edition of a 1966 biography of foremost astronomer George Ellery Hale, who laid much of the foundation of modern astrophysics and observational cosmology. He's best known for the planning and building of the 200-inch Hale Telescope of the Palomar Mountain Observatory. This book features a new introduction by Allan Sandage and an index not included in the original work. Since the history of astrophysics is mostly undocumented, this work provides a rare look at Hale's scientific achievements: his invention of the spectroheliograph, his discovery of the magnetic nature of sunspots, and his legendary leadership in founding the Yerkes, Mount Wilson, and Palomar Mountain Observatories.

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Imprint: American Institute of Physics
Country of origin: United States
Series: History of Modern Physics and Astronomy, 14
Release date: March 1994
First published: 1994
Authors: Helen Wright
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 500
Edition: 1994 ed.
ISBN-13: 978-1-56396-249-3
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General
Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Observatories, equipment & methods
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Barcode: 9781563962493

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