The Biographical Encyclopedia of Astronomers
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The Biographical Encyclopedia of Astronomers is a unique and valuable resource for historians and astronomers alike. The two volumes include approximately 1550 biographical sketches on astronomers from antiquity to modern times. It is the collective work of about 400 authors edited by an editorial board of 9 historians and astronomers, and provides additional details on the nature of an entry and some summary statistics on the content of entries. This new resource for historians, astronomers, and the interested public provides biographical information even on the next generation of astronomers, going beyond existing references, and enhances the information on earlier periods by including many more astronomers and by utilizing contemporary historical scholarship. Individual entries vary from 100 to 1500 words, including the likes of the superluminaries such as Newton and Einstein, as well as lesser-known astronomers like Galileo's acolyte, Mario Guiducci. An Appendix of Countries enables researchers to locate astronomers by country, and a comprehensive subject index helps researchers to identify the authors of important scientific topics and treatises. Please note that this publication is available as print only OR online only OR print + online set. Save 75% of the online list price when purchasing the bundle. For more information on the online version please type the publication title into the search box above, then click on the "eReference" version in the results list.
The Biographical Encyclopedia of Astronomers,Thomas Hockey,Virginia Trimble,Thomas R. Williams,Katherine Bracher,Richard A. Jarrell,Jordan D. Marché,F. Jamil Ragep,JoAnn Palmeri,Marvin Bolt,Springer,0387310223,Astronomy - General,Astrophysics & Space Science,Physics,Science,Science/Mathematics,Astronomers,Biographical,Encyclopedia,Science / Astronomy
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