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Yerkes observatory, 1892-1950: the birth, near death, and resurrection of a scientific research institution

Drawing on his experience as historian of astronomy, practicing astrophysicist, and director of Lick Observatory, Donald Osterbrock uncovers a chapter in the history of astronomy by providing the story of the Yerkes Observatory."An excellent description of the ups and downs of a major observato...

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Autor principal: Osterbrock, Donald E
Lenguaje:eng
Publicado: Chicago Press 2008
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Acceso en línea:http://cds.cern.ch/record/1990935