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Teneriffe, an Astronomer's Experiment

- Or, Specialities of a Residence Above the Clouds

About Teneriffe, an Astronomer's Experiment

C. Piazzi Smyth paints a vivid anecdotal picture of the trials and tribulations of life while collecting precise astronomical data from the side of a volcano. Richly descriptive of Tenerife's people, wildlife, breathtaking scenery and geography, this memoir timelessly shows the joys and challenges of scientific research in the field.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781108014120
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 512
  • Published:
  • June 9, 2010
  • Dimensions:
  • 140x216x29 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 650 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 8, 2024

Description of Teneriffe, an Astronomer's Experiment

C. Piazzi Smyth paints a vivid anecdotal picture of the trials and tribulations of life while collecting precise astronomical data from the side of a volcano. Richly descriptive of Tenerife's people, wildlife, breathtaking scenery and geography, this memoir timelessly shows the joys and challenges of scientific research in the field.

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