| Explorers of the Southern Sky Contributor(s): Haynes, Raymond (Author), Haynes, Roslynn (With), McGee, Richard (With) |
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ISBN: 0521365759 ISBN-13: 9780521365758 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $247.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 1996 Annotation: This well-illustrated volume is the most comprehensive account of Australian astronomy to date. It is both an indispensable reference book of the history of astronomy in Australia and a highly readable study of a scientific discipline in the context of emerging nationhood. It covers not only the science, but the individuals involved and the social and economic climate in which they worked. Starting from the ancient Aboriginal belief about the Sky World - the earliest known astronomy anywhere in the world - we are led through to the most exciting high-tech current and projected research being carried out at Australia's world-class national astronomy facilities and by groups in Australian universities. All branches of astronomy are covered - optical, infrared, X-ray, gamma ray, microwave, gravitational wave and theoretical - including the contribution of amateur astronomers. The non-technical language, many illustrations and explanatory figures ensure that this guide will appeal to a wide range of readers - including professional astronomers, historians of science students, amateur astronomers and general readers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy - Science | History |
| Dewey: 520.994 |
| LCCN: 95023942 |
| Physical Information: 1.24" H x 7.09" W x 9.98" (2.85 lbs) 542 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is both an indispensable reference on the history of astronomy in Australia, and a highly readable study of a scientific discipline in the context of emerging nationhood. It covers not only the science, but the individuals involved and the social and economic climate in which they worked. Starting from the ancient Aboriginal beliefs about the Sky World--the earliest known astronomy anywhere in the world--the authors lead us to the most exciting, high-tech, current and projected research being carried out at Australia's world-class astronomy facilities and universities. The authors cover all branches of astronomy--optical, infrared, X-ray, gamma-ray, microwave, gravitational wave and theoretical--and they include the contribution of amateur astronomers. The nontechnical language, many illustrations, and explanatory figures, ensure that this guide will appeal to a wide range of readers, including professional astronomers, historians of science, students, amateur astronomers and general readers. |
