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Author : Michael A. Hoskin
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 7 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (12 download)
Download or read book William Herschel and the construction of the heavens written by Michael A. Hoskin and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Michael Hoskin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139505548
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (395 download)
Download or read book The Construction of the Heavens written by Michael Hoskin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-01-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The astronomical observations of William Herschel (1738–1822) made him question the accepted model of the clockwork universe. This volume explains the development of Herschel's thoughts on what he called 'the construction of the heavens' and reprints his principal papers on this subject. The preliminary chapters provide an introduction to Herschel, including his unusual path to astronomy, the discovery of Uranus and his work on the evolution of stellar clusters, which eventually led him to challenge the unchanging Newtonian universe. The second half of the text comprises eight of Herschel's key papers on what we today would call cosmology, representing his progress between 1783 and 1814, fully annotated with historical notes and modern astrophysical explanations. Ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the history of science and in astronomy, this volume explains Herschel's pivotal role in the transformation from the clockwork universe to the 'biological' universe of modern astronomy.
Author : M.A. Hoskin
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ISBN 13 : 9780444196620
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (966 download)
Download or read book William Herschel and the Construction of the Heavens written by M.A. Hoskin and published by . This book was released on 1970-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Michael Anthony Hoskin
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (46 download)
Download or read book William Herschel and the Construction of the Heavens written by Michael Anthony Hoskin and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Leila Belkora
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420033921
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Minding the Heavens written by Leila Belkora and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-12-01 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, we accept that we live on a planet circling the sun, that our sun is just one of billions of stars in the galaxy we call the Milky Way, and that our galaxy is but one of billions born out of the big bang. Yet as recently as the early twentieth century, the general public and even astronomers had vague and confused notions about what lay beyo
Author : Michael Hoskin
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400838126
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)
Download or read book Discoverers of the Universe written by Michael Hoskin and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2011-01-10 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the brother and sister who helped found modern astronomy Discoverers of the Universe tells the gripping story of William Herschel, the brilliant, fiercely ambitious, emotionally complex musician and composer who became court astronomer to Britain's King George III, and of William's sister, Caroline, who assisted him in his observations of the night sky and became an accomplished astronomer in her own right. Together, they transformed our view of the universe from the unchanging, mechanical creation of Newton's clockmaker god to the ever-evolving, incredibly dynamic cosmos that it truly is. William was in his forties when his amateur observations using a homemade telescope led to his discovery of Uranus, and an invitation to King George's court. He coined the term "asteroid," discovered infrared radiation, was the first to realize that our solar system is moving through space, discovered 2,500 nebulae that form the basis of the catalog astronomers use today, and was unrivalled as a telescope builder. Caroline shared William's passion for astronomy, recording his observations during night watches and organizing his papers for publication. She was the first salaried woman astronomer in history, a pioneer who herself discovered nine comets and became a role model for women in the sciences. Written by the world's premier expert on the Herschels, Discoverers of the Universe traces William and Caroline's many extraordinary contributions to astronomy, shedding new light on their productive but complicated relationship, and setting their scientific achievements in the context of their personal struggles, larger-than-life ambitions, bitter disappointments, and astonishing triumphs.
Author : Jean-René Roy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108417019
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)
Download or read book Unveiling Galaxies written by Jean-René Roy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thought provoking study of the powerful impact of images in guiding astronomers' understanding of galaxies through time.
Author : Clifford J. Cunningham
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319328263
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (193 download)
Download or read book The Scientific Legacy of William Herschel written by Clifford J. Cunningham and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-25 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a modern scholarly analysis of issues associated with England’s most famous astronomer, William Herschel. The world’s leading experts on Herschel, discoverer of the planet Uranus, here offer their combined wisdom on many aspects of his life and astronomical research. Solar system topics include comets, Earth’s Moon, and the spurious moons of Uranus, all objects whose observation was pioneered by Herschel. The contributors examine his study of the structure of the Milky Way and offer an in-depth look at the development of the front view telescopes he built. The popular subject of extraterrestrial life is looked at from the point of view of both William Herschel and his son John, both of whom had an interest in the topic. William’s personal development through the educational system of the late 18th century is also explored, and the wide range of verse and satire in various languages associated with his discoveries is collected here for the first time. Hershel worked at a time of incredible discovery, and his work is still highly regarded in the field. Here it is given a thorough investigation, putting into perspective his path-breaking career.
Author : Michael A. Hoskin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781139218399
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (183 download)
Download or read book The Construction of the Heavens written by Michael A. Hoskin and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive study of William Herschel's pivotal discoveries, including an extensive biographical section, eight original papers and full notes.
Author : James Sime
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Total Pages : 294 pages
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Download or read book William Herschel and His Work written by James Sime and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William Herschel
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Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book On the Construction of the Heavens written by William Herschel and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Edward Singleton Holden
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Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book A Synopsis of the Scientific Writings of Sir William Herschel written by Edward Singleton Holden and published by . This book was released on 1881 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William Herschel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108064620
Total Pages : 763 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (8 download)
Download or read book The Scientific Papers of Sir William Herschel written by William Herschel and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 763 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-volume collection first appeared in 1912 and includes much previously unpublished material by the astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822).
Author : William Herschel
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Total Pages : 774 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Scientific Papers of Sir William Herschel written by William Herschel and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Wolfgang Steinicke
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3755734346
Total Pages : 577 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (557 download)
Download or read book William Herschel Discoverer of the Deep Sky written by Wolfgang Steinicke and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book describes the observational work of William and Caroline Herschel. It focuses on deep-sky objects, observed 1774-1817. Most were discovered by William in the monumental sweep campaign (1783-1802), assisted by his talented sister. 2500 objects were published in three catalogues. The study of the sky from southern England also concerned double stars and the Solar System, yielding the Uranus discovery in 1781. But William Herschel was much more than a mere observer. He built large reflectors, developed new methods and thought about the nature and evolution of cosmic objects and the structure of the Milky Way. He was an extremely influential astronomer and had a worthy successor, his son John.
Author : Edward Singleton Holden
Publisher : London : W.H. Allen
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (6 download)
Download or read book Sir William Herschel written by Edward Singleton Holden and published by London : W.H. Allen. This book was released on 1881 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kenneth R Lang
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9813233850
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (132 download)
Download or read book A Brief History Of Astronomy And Astrophysics written by Kenneth R Lang and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2018-07-25 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Our developing appreciation of the Universe is a triumph of the intelligence, ingenuity and sheer hard work of the many scientists involved in this story. This book gives a clear picture of how this fascinating story has evolved over the last 500 years albeit which many scientifically literature readers will enjoy.'Contemporary PhysicsThis book traces out the unfolding history of important discoveries in astronomy and astrophysics, and anchors our present understanding of the Universe within the findings and personalities of accomplished astronomers. They have used telescopes and instruments to extend our vision to places that cannot be seen with the unaided eye, discovered a host of unanticipated objects, found out how various parts of the night sky are related, and discovered that the Universe is larger, more complex, and older than has been previously thought. This comprehensive historical approach to the present state of astronomy is a unique aspect of the book.
