Reflections on the Astronomy of Glasgow
Download or Read eBook Reflections on the Astronomy of Glasgow PDF 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.
| 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
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.
