Chasing the Stars how the astronomers of Observatory Hill transformed our understanding of the universe / James Lattis, Kelly Tyrrell.
| Author/creator | Lattis, James M. |
| Other author | Tyrrell, Kelly. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Madison, WI : Wisconsin Historical Society Press, [2024] |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "Chasing the Stars traces the history of the University of Wisconsin's Washburn Observatory, where some of the world's most cutting-edge astronomical inventions were born. Learn about the earliest Indigenous stargazers, the women who worked as the first human computers, the astronomers who sold time by the stars, the scientists who shrank the Milky Way, and the crucial role Wisconsin astronomers played in the development of modern astrophysics and space astronomy. This extraordinary book features more than 100 modern and historic photographs that illustrate the people and science behind Wisconsin's astronomical innovations. Designed for lay readers and astronomers alike, Chasing the Stars inspires all of us to look up at the sky in wonder"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Lattis, James M. Chasing the stars Madison, WI : Wisconsin Historical Society Press, [2024] 9781976600241 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2023057031 |
| ISBN | 9781976600258 (epub) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |