9781563962493-1563962497-Explorer of the Universe: A Biography of George Ellery Hale (History of Modern Physics and Astronomy Vol. 14)

Explorer of the Universe: A Biography of George Ellery Hale (History of Modern Physics and Astronomy Vol. 14)

ISBN-13: 9781563962493
ISBN-10: 1563962497
Edition: First Edition
Author: Helen Wright
Publication date: 1994
Publisher: American Institute of Physics
Format: Hardcover 531 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781563962493
ISBN-10: 1563962497
Edition: First Edition
Author: Helen Wright
Publication date: 1994
Publisher: American Institute of Physics
Format: Hardcover 531 pages

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Explorer of the Universe: A Biography of George Ellery Hale (History of Modern Physics and Astronomy Vol. 14) (ISBN-13: 9781563962493 and ISBN-10: 1563962497), written by authors Helen Wright, was published by American Institute of Physics in 1994. With an overall rating of 3.6 stars, it's a notable title among other Scientists (Professionals & Academics) books. You can easily purchase or rent Explorer of the Universe: A Biography of George Ellery Hale (History of Modern Physics and Astronomy Vol. 14) (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Scientists books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.62.

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A reprint edition of a 1966 biography of foremost astronomer George Ellery Hale, who laid much of the foundation of modern astrophysics and observational cosmology. He's best known for the planning and building of the 200-inch Hale Telescope of the Palomar Mountain Observatory. This book features a new introduction by Allan Sandage and an index not included in the original work. Since the history of astrophysics is mostly undocumented, this work provides a rare look at Hale's scientific achievements: his invention of the spectroheliograph, his discovery of the magnetic nature of sunspots, and his legendary leadership in founding the Yerkes, Mount Wilson, and Palomar Mountain Observatories.

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