The following dissertation, Alternative Abstractions: Art and Science in Twentieth-Century Los Angeles investigates how the histories of astronomy and modern physics impacted the production of abstract artwork in Southern California. In the artistic practices of Helen Lundeberg,…
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The cosmic microwave background (CMB) provides a powerful tool for study of the history and evolution of the universe. Several decades of CMB measurements have yielded an increasingly clearer picture of the contents, structure, history, and fate of the cosmos. While some informa…
This thesis examines the historical development of American space policy as an imperial project. This paper is periodized in three chronological eras—the Cold War, the 1990s, and the post-9/11 era—that display distinct viewpoints and methodologies toward the practice of expansio…
This study on the ethnobotany of Southern Bushmanland, that forms part of the greater Nama-Karoo biome, was underpinned by eight hypotheses, namely (a) that the Matrix Method is the most effective method to record the ethnobotany of the region; (b) the uses of plants for medicin…
The study of dwarf galaxies is of great importance to understand galaxy formation and evolution on the smallest mass scales. According to the current cosmological paradigm, galaxies grows hierarchically from the accretion of smaller systems. The dwarf galaxies that we observe to…
Astronomy is one of the last hard sciences where the citizen can make significant contributions. Unlike many other sciences, the amateur has access to the same raw materials (the night sky) as the professional. Amateur astronomers have a long history of significant contributions…
Explore the night sky, identify stars, constellations, and even planets. Stargaze with a telescope, binoculars, or even your naked eye. Allow Dr. Jason Lisle, a research scientist with a masters and PhD in astrophysics, to guide you in examining the beauty of God's Creation with…
Commercial astronomical telescopes are increasingly complex, with sophisticated computers now the norm. This guide is designed to help astronomers understand these complex new instruments. The author has a proven track record in helping people enjoy astronomy.
In 1929, Edwin Hubble announced the greatest discovery in the history of astronomy since Galileo first turned a telescope to the heavens. The galaxies, previously believed to float serenely in the void, are in fact hurtling apart at an incredible speed: the universe is expanding…
Modern binoculars and scopes meet a variety of user needs. This Field Guide provides readers with a concise, organized reference that explains the functions and configurations of instruments commonly used by bird watchers, hunters, amateur astronomers, and military and law-enfor…
