The Shadow of the Telescope: A Biography of John Herschel by Gunther Buttman
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The Shadow of the Telescope
Summary
The first full-length biography of the son of the more famous William Herschel. Making use of John Herschel's own unpublished writings, this book brings to life a remarkable man and his considerable contributions to astronomy and many other sciences.
The Shadow of the Telescope Summary
About Gunther Buttman
Gunther Buttmann is a Herschel scholar whose book, first published in Germany, has been internationally hailed as a major biography.
Table of Contents
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
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GOR005147916
9780718820879
0718820878
The Shadow of the Telescope: A Biography of John Herschel by Gunther Buttman
Used - Very Good
Hardback
James Clarke & Co Ltd
19871127
288
N/A
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