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Yerkes Observatory, 1892�1950 � The Birth,Near Death, and Resurrection of a Scientific Research Institution (Paper) Paperback - 1999

by Donald E. Osterbrock

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Univ of Chicago Pr, 1999. Paperback. New. 394 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches.
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  • Title Yerkes Observatory, 1892�1950 � The Birth,Near Death, and Resurrection of a Scientific Research Institution (Paper)
  • Author Donald E. Osterbrock
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Unabridged
  • Condition New
  • Pages 394
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Univ of Chicago Pr, Chicago
  • Date 1999
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # __0226639460
  • ISBN 9780226639468 / 0226639460
  • Weight 1.17 lbs (0.53 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.9 x 5.94 x 0.96 in (22.61 x 15.09 x 2.44 cm)
  • Reading level 1520
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1900-1949
    • Chronological Period: 1851-1899
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 96025450
  • Dewey Decimal Code 522.197

From the publisher

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.

First line

Yerkes Observatory began on October 7, 1892, a fine autumn day in Chicago.