Reflections on the Astronomy of Glasgow
| Author | : David Clarke |
| Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
| Total Pages | : 391 |
| Release | : 2013-06-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780748678921 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0748678921 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Reflections on the Astronomy of Glasgow by : David Clarke
Download or read book Reflections on the Astronomy of Glasgow written by David Clarke and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-15 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engrossing and entertaining scientific history includes the story of Glasgow's 'Big Bang' of 1863, the controversy over 'Astronomer Royal for Scotland' and a historical survey of the eight observatories that once populated Glasgow.
