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Cunningham, Clifford J |
The Scientific Legacy of William Herschel |
I09442 |
2018 |
eBook |
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Cifarelli, Luisa |
Laura Bassi???The World's First Woman Professor in Natural Philosophy |
I09426 |
2020 |
eBook |
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| 83 |
Dick, Steven J |
Space, Time, and Aliens |
I09418 |
2020 |
eBook |
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| 84 |
Habing, Harm J |
The Birth of Modern Astronomy |
I09378 |
2018 |
eBook |
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| 85 |
Seidelmann, P. Kenneth |
The History of Celestial Navigation |
I09323 |
2020 |
eBook |
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| 86 |
Eckert, Michael |
The Turbulence Problem |
I09312 |
2019 |
eBook |
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| 87 |
Focaccia, Miriam |
Pietro Blaserna and the Birth of the Institute of Physics in Rome |
I09295 |
2019 |
eBook |
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| 88 |
Dick, Steven J |
Classifying the Cosmos |
I09289 |
2019 |
eBook |
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| 89 |
Sterken, Christiaan |
Jean-Charles Houzeau's Escape from Texas |
I09215 |
2020 |
eBook |
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Connes, Pierre |
History of the Plurality of Worlds |
I09213 |
2020 |
eBook |
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| Title | The Scientific Legacy of William Herschel |
| Author(s) | Cunningham, Clifford J |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2018. |
| Description | XXV, 373 p. 119 illus., 29 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book presents a modern scholarly analysis of issues associated with England???s most famous astronomer, William Herschel. The world???s leading experts on Herschel, discoverer of the planet Uranus, here offer their combined wisdom on many aspects of his life and astronomical research. Solar system topics include comets, Earth???s Moon, and the spurious moons of Uranus, all objects whose observation was pioneered by Herschel.?? The contributors examine his study of the structure of the Milky Way and an in-depth look at the development of the??front view telescopes he built. The popular subject of extraterrestrial life is looked at from the point of view of both William Herschel and his son John, both of whom had an interest in the topic. William???s personal development through the educational system of the late eighteenth-century is also explored, and the wide range of verse and satire in various languages associated with his discoveries is collected here for the first time. Hershel worked at a time of incredible discovery, and his work is still highly regarded in the field. Here it is given a thorough investigation which puts into context and perspective his path breaking career |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319328263 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
2. Astronomy???Observations
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. HISTORY
6. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
7. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
8. Observations, Astronomical
9. PHYSICS
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| Title | Laura Bassi???The World's First Woman Professor in Natural Philosophy : An Iconic Physicist in Enlightenment Italy |
| Author(s) | Cifarelli, Luisa;Simili, Raffaella |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2020. |
| Description | XI, 149 p. 17 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book provides a fascinating insight into the life and scientific work of Laura Bassi, the first female member of the influential Academy of Sciences of the Institute of Bologna and also the first woman to be appointed a university professor in physics, or universal philosophy as it was then termed. The book describes Laura Bassi???s research activities and achievements, explaining the influence of Newton, her role in promoting Newtonian experimental physics in Bologna, and her work as an experimentalist, including on electricity. Much attention is paid to the context in which Bassi developed her career. The very considerable difficulties faced by a woman surrounded by male university teachers and members of the Academy are discussed, casting light on the constraints that led Bassi to set up the first experimental physics laboratory in her home, complete with the many instruments required for experimentation and private teaching. The aim is to provide a rounded and well-documented account of the scientific endeavors and achievements of a too often overlooked scientist who struggled to overcome the prejudices of her age |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030539627 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Civilization???History
2. Cultural History
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. HISTORY
6. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
7. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
8. PHYSICS
9. Popular Science in Physics
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| I09426 |
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| Title | Space, Time, and Aliens : Collected Works on Cosmos and Culture |
| Author(s) | Dick, Steven J |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2020. |
| Description | XXII, 799 p. 127 illus., 71 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | In this comprehensive and interdisciplinary volume, former NASA Chief Historian Steven Dick reflects on the exploration of space, astrobiology and its implications, cosmic evolution, astronomical institutions, discovering and classifying the cosmos, and the philosophy of astronomy. The unifying theme of the book is the connection between cosmos and culture, or what Carl Sagan many years ago called the ???cosmic connection.??? As both an astronomer and historian of science, Dr. Dick has been both a witness to and a participant in many of the astronomical events of the last half century. This collection of papers presents his reflections over the last forty years in a way accessible to historians, philosophers, and scientists alike. From the search for alien life to ongoing space exploration efforts, readers will find this volume full of engaging topics relevant to science, society, and our collective future on planet Earth and beyond |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030416140 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROBIOLOGY
2. COSMOLOGY
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. HISTORY
6. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
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| Title | The Birth of Modern Astronomy |
| Author(s) | Habing, Harm J |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2018. |
| Description | XLII, 565 p. 407 illus., 159 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This richly illustrated book discusses the ways in which astronomy expanded after 1945 from a modest discipline to a robust and modern science. It begins with an introduction to the state of astronomy in 1945 before recounting how in the following years, initial observations were made in hitherto unexplored ranges of wavelengths, such as X-radiation, infrared radiation and radio waves. These led to the serendipitous discovery of more than a dozen new phenomena, including quasars and neutron stars, that each triggered a new area of research. The book goes on to discuss how after 1985, the further, systematic exploration of the earlier discoveries led to long-term planning and the construction of new, large telescopes on Earth and in Space. Key scientific highlights described in the text are the detection of exoplanets (1995), the unexpected discovery of the accelerated expansion of the Universe (1999), a generally accepted model for the large-scale properties of the Universe (2003) and the ??CDM theory (2005) that explains how the galaxies and stars of the present Universe were formed from minute irregularities in the (almost) homogenous gas that filled the early Universe. All these major scientific achievements came at a price, namely the need to introduce two new phenomena that are as yet unexplained by physics: inflation and dark energy. Probably the deepest unsolved question has to be: Why did all of this start with a Big Bang? |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319990828 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
3. ASTROPHYSICS
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. HISTORY
7. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
8. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
9. PHYSICS
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| Title | The History of Celestial Navigation : Rise of the Royal Observatory and Nautical Almanacs |
| Author(s) | Seidelmann, P. Kenneth;Hohenkerk, Catherine Y |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2020. |
| Description | XVII, 332 p. 81 illus., 56 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This edited volume charts the history of celestial navigation over the course of five centuries. Written by a group of historians and scientists, it analyzes how competing navigation systems, technologies, and institutions emerged and developed, with a focus on the major players in the US and the UK. The history covers the founding of the Royal Observatory; the first printing of a Nautical Almanac; the founding of the US and UK Nautical Almanac Offices; the creation of international standards for reference systems and astronomical constants; and the impact of 20th century technology on the field, among other topics. Additionally, the volume analyzes the present role and status of celestial navigation, particularly with respect to modern radio and satellite navigation systems. With its diverse authorship and nontechnical language, this book will appeal to any reader interested in the history of science, technology, astronomy, and navigation over the ages |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030436315 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
2. Astronomy???Observations
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. Geographical information systems
6. Geographical Information Systems/Cartography
7. HISTORY
8. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
9. HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY
10. Observations, Astronomical
11. Technology???History
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| Title | Pietro Blaserna and the Birth of the Institute of Physics in Rome : A Gentleman Scientist at Via Panisperna |
| Author(s) | Focaccia, Miriam |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2019. |
| Description | XVII, 165 p. 12 illus., 6 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book draws upon a wealth of archival material to present the life and achievements of Pietro Blaserna, a ???gentleman scientist??? whose greatest legacy is considered to be the Institute of Physics on the Via Panisperna in Rome, of which he was the creator and first director. Both in this role and as President of the Accademia dei Lincei, Blaserna contributed enormously in establishing a sound institutional base for the further development of physics in Italy. Starting from an accurate historical reconstruction of the scientific, social, and political context, the author presents the different phases of Pietro Blaserna???s life and career. As a multifaceted intellectual and a scientist holding several institutional positions, Blaserna worked ceaselessly to promote an effective policy in science and technology, which was critically important in stimulating the development of Italy as a modern nation. Blaserna may not have left scientific works that made history, but what he created in Rome was a real "house of physics", equipped with modern laboratories and instruments. In tracing his important legacy, this book will be of interest for all historians of science and for historians of nineteenth and twentieth century Italy |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030108250 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. HISTORY
4. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
5. History of Italy
6. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
7. Italy???History
8. Measurement Science and Instrumentation
9. Measurement??????
10. PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS
11. PHYSICS
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| Title | Classifying the Cosmos : How We Can Make Sense of the Celestial Landscape |
| Author(s) | Dick, Steven J |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2019. |
| Description | L, 458 p. 123 illus., 108 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Since the invention of the telescope 400 years ago, astronomers have rapidly discovered countless celestial objects. But how does one make sense of it all? Astronomer and former NASA Chief Historian Steven J. Dick brings order to this menagerie by defining 82 classes of astronomical objects, which he places in a beginner-friendly system known as "Astronomy???s Three Kingdoms.??? Rather than concentrating on technicalities, this system focuses on the history of each object, the nature of its discovery, and our current knowledge about it. The ensuing book can therefore be read on at least two levels. On one level, it is an illustrated guide to various types of astronomical wonders. On another level, it is considerably more: the first comprehensive classification system to cover all celestial objects in a consistent manner. Accompanying each spread are spectacular historical and modern images. The result is a pedagogical tour-de-force, whereby readers can easily master astronomy???s three realms of planets, stars, and galaxies |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030103804 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. HISTORY
7. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
8. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
9. Observations, Astronomical
10. PHYSICS
11. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Jean-Charles Houzeau's Escape from Texas : A Belgian Astronomer Caught in the American Civil War |
| Author(s) | Sterken, Christiaan;King, Amy Abercrombie |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2020. |
| Description | XIII, 161 p. 27 illus., 23 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Translated from the original French and annotated with figures, historical maps and commentary from the translators, this work is Jean-Charles Houzeau's account of his escape from Texas during the American Civil War. Houzeau was a Belgian astronomer who worked a couple of years as assistant astronomer at the Brussels Observatory, but eventually moved to the United States. He was living as a frontierman in Texas when the Civil War broke out, and because he took an abolitionist stance and helped slaves escape, he was forced to flee to Mexico, from where he sailed to New Orleans on board of a US military vessel. Originally titled La terreur blanche au Texas et mon 'evasion, Houzeau captured the details of his escape in 1862. The editors, an astronomer and a French language teacher, have added supplementary material to give the readers more depth and historical context to the story |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030465384 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
3. ASTROPHYSICS
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. HISTORY
7. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
8. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
9. PHYSICS
10. United States???History
11. US History
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| Title | History of the Plurality of Worlds : The Myths of Extraterrestrials Through the Ages |
| Author(s) | Connes, Pierre;Lequeux, James |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2020. |
| Description | XIII, 406 p. 55 illus., 27 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Modern research has demonstrated that many stars are surrounded by planets???some of which might contain the right conditions to harbor life. This has only reinforced a question that has been tormenting scientists, philosophers and priests since Antiquity: Are there other inhabited worlds beyond our own? This book analyzes the many ways that humans have argued for and depicted extraterrestrial life over the centuries. The first known texts about the subject date from as early as the 6th century BC. Since that time, countless well-known historical characters like Lucretius, Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, Cusanus, Bruno, Kepler, Descartes, and Huygens contributed to the debate; here, their lesser known opinions on the subject are studied in detail. It is often difficult for the modern mind to follow the thinking of our ancestors, which can only be understood when placed in the relevant context. The book thus extends its scope to the evolution of ideas about cosmology in general, as well as the culture in which these great thinkers wrote. The research is presented with the author's insight and humor, making this an easy and enjoyable read. |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030414481 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROBIOLOGY
2. COSMOLOGY
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. HISTORY
6. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
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