Reflections on the Astronomy of Glasgow: A story of some 500 years - David Clarke - Books - Edinburgh University Press - 9780748678907 - May 30, 2013
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Reflections on the Astronomy of Glasgow: A story of some 500 years

David Clarke

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Reflections on the Astronomy of Glasgow: A story of some 500 years

Shows how Astronomy contributed to the educational enlightenment of Glasgow, to its society and to its commerce. This scientific history includes the story of Glasgow's 'Big Bang' of 1863, the controversy over 'Astronomer Royal for Scotland' and a historical survey of the eight observatories that once populated Glasgow.

336 pages, 169 b&w illustrations 12 colour illustrations

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released May 30, 2013
ISBN13 9780748678907
Publishers Edinburgh University Press
Pages 336
Dimensions 157 × 232 × 19 mm   ·   680 g
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