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The History of Astronomy in Queensland
Citation
Haynes, RD and Haynes, RF and Kitson, KS, The History of Astronomy in Queensland, Vistas in Astronomy, 36 pp. 231-252. ISSN 0083-6656 (1993) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1016/0083-6656(93)90131-3
Abstract
In Queensland during the 19th century, there was no group of wealthy amateur astronomers willing to
initiate astronomy as a science in its own right. Instead, astronomy was regarded in a purely pragmatic
way, as a tool for surveying, timekeeping and meteorology. As a result, no serious steps were ever taken
in Queensland to create a govermment-funded astronomy centre.
This century, in contrast to the low profile of professional astronomy, Queensland amateurs have formed vigorous groups, usually under the leadership of dynamic and dedicated individuals who have spent large amounts on privately owned instruments for long-term protects. Individual amateurs have achieved prominence in the fields of flam stars, lunar occultations, supernova discoveries, and asteroidal occultations.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | astronomy, Queensland, history |
Research Division: | History, Heritage and Archaeology |
Research Group: | Historical studies |
Research Field: | Australian history |
Objective Division: | Expanding Knowledge |
Objective Group: | Expanding knowledge |
Objective Field: | Expanding knowledge in history, heritage and archaeology |
UTAS Author: | Haynes, RD (Dr Roslynn Haynes) |
ID Code: | 121718 |
Year Published: | 1993 |
Deposited By: | Office of the School of Humanities |
Deposited On: | 2017-10-12 |
Last Modified: | 2017-11-28 |
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