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" ... Based on a series of interviews that a fictional person conducted with leading astronomers between 1913 and 1965 ... Although the interviews are purely fictional, a product of the author's imagination, they could have taken place in just the way that is described. They are…
" ... Based on a series of interviews that a fictional person conducted with leading astronomers between 1913 and 1965 ... Although the interviews are purely fictional, a product of the author's imagination, they could have taken place in just the way that is described. They are…
" ... Based on a series of interviews that a fictional person conducted with leading astronomers between 1913 and 1965 ... Although the interviews are purely fictional, a product of the author's imagination, they could have taken place in just the way that is described. They are…
Conference papers on the life of German mathematician and astronomer Erhard Weigel (1625-1699), from the 6th Erhard Weigel Colloquium (6. Erhard-Weigel-Kolloquium), held December 10, 2011, in Jena, Germany.
A contemporary of Galileo and a forerunner of Isaac Newton, Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) was a pioneering German scientist and a pivotal figure in the history of astronomy. This colorful biography brings the man and his scientific discoveries to life, showing how his contribution…
The lure of the stars -- An aspiring astronomer -- Cornell and the rotating universe -- Georgetown, Gamow and galaxies -- A professional astronomer at last -- The call of the dome -- The delight of discovery -- Adventures in Andromeda -- Bright light on dark matter -- The dynami…
"Jacqueline Mitton and Simon Mitton offer the first biography of Vera Rubin, an astronomer who made vital contributions to our understanding of dark matter. An outstanding scientist herself, Rubin also championed women in science, by mentoring, advocating for hiring women facult…
"Jacqueline Mitton and Simon Mitton offer the first biography of Vera Rubin, an astronomer who made vital contributions to our understanding of dark matter. An outstanding scientist herself, Rubin also championed women in science, by mentoring, advocating for hiring women facult…