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Cincinnati Observatory
Its Critical Role in the Birth and Evolution of Astronomy in America
Sofort lieferbar | Lieferzeit: Sofort lieferbar I
ISBN-13:
9783031460340
Veröffentl:
2024
Seiten:
266
Autor:
Stella Cottam
Serie:
Historical & Cultural Astronomy
eBook Typ:
PDF
eBook Format:
EPUB
Kopierschutz:
1 - PDF Watermark
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
In this book, you will read about the Cincinnati Observatory's most notable contributions, big and small, that were made over the course of its years in existence. You will learn about the Observatory's role in primitive weather forecasting, star cataloging, and even advancements it helped to create during World War II.
Chapter 1: Astronomy Comes to Cincinnati.- Chapter 2: John Quincy Adams - The Great Orator.- Chapter 3: Birthplace of American Astronomy.- Chapter 4: What's the Weather Going to Be, Professor?- Chapter 5: Ramping Up an Institution at a New Location.- Chapter 6: 45 Years of Classical Astronomy.- Chapter 7: Astronomy Survives the Depression.- Chapter 8: Patriotism, Science, and Pop Culture.- Chapter 9: Saving the Observatory.- Chapter 10: Epilogue.
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