The glass universe : hidden history of the women who took the measure of the stars
Sobel, Dava2016
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The little-known true story of the unexpected and remarkable contributions to astronomy made by a group of women working in the Harvard College Observatory from the late 1800s through the mid-1900s.
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Imprint:
London : 4th Estate, 2016.
Collation:
324 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits.
Contents:
Part one: The colors of starlight -- Part two: Oh, be a fine girl, kiss me! -- Part three: In the depths above -- Some highlights in the history of the Harvard College Observatory -- A catalogue of Harvard astronomers, assistants, and associates.
ISBN:
9780008207038 (paperback)
Dewey class:
522
Language:
English
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BRN:
337273
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 522 GLA | Available |
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 522 GLA | Available |