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Empire and the Sun

- Victorian Solar Eclipse Expeditions

About Empire and the Sun

Astronomy was a popular part of Victorian science, and British atronomers travelled to remote areas to watch the sun eclipsed by the moon. This book shows how the organization of science, advances in photography, and new printing technology remade the character of scientific observation.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780804739269
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 224
  • Published:
  • March 26, 2002
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 299 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: January 24, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of Empire and the Sun

Astronomy was a popular part of Victorian science, and British atronomers travelled to remote areas to watch the sun eclipsed by the moon. This book shows how the organization of science, advances in photography, and new printing technology remade the character of scientific observation.

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