Discoverers of the universe: William and Caroline Herschel
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Main Author: Hoskin, Michael A. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. Princeton University Press c2011
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-228) and index
The Herschel family -- August 1772: the partnership convenes -- 1707-1773: a musician's odyssey -- 1773-1778: vocations in conflict -- 1779-1781: an enthusiasm shared -- 1781-1782: royal patronage -- 1782-1783: "Astronomer to his majesty" -- 1783-1785: the construction of the heavens -- 1782-1790: "one of the greatest mechanics of his day" -- 1786-1788: "gold can glitter as well as the stars" -- 1788-1798: "noble and worthy priestess of the new heavens" -- 1788-1810: "the most celebrated of all the astronomers of the universe" -- 1792-1822: the torch is handed on -- 1822-1833: John's "sacred duty" -- 1833-1848: "the completion of my father's work."
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 237 p., [16] p. of plates)
ISBN:0691148333
1400838126
9780691148335
9781400838127

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