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Yerkes Observatory, 1892-1950

- The Birth, Near Death, and Resurrection of a Scientific Research Institution

About Yerkes Observatory, 1892-1950

A centennial study of Yerkes Observatory, built a century ago by the University of Chicago as one of America's first big science centres. This text describes the changing fortunes of the Observatory under its first three directors, and is illustrated with many archival photographs.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780226639468
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 394
  • Published:
  • May 14, 1999
  • Dimensions:
  • 15x23x2 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 567 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 20, 2024

Description of Yerkes Observatory, 1892-1950

A centennial study of Yerkes Observatory, built a century ago by the University of Chicago as one of America's first big science centres. This text describes the changing fortunes of the Observatory under its first three directors, and is illustrated with many archival photographs.

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