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Explorers of the Southern Sky: A History of Australian Astronomy
Citation
Haynes, R and Haynes, RD and Malin, D and McGee, R, Explorers of the Southern Sky: A History of Australian Astronomy, Cambridge University Press, United States, pp. 542. ISBN 9780521365758 (1996) [Authored Research Book]
Abstract
This book is both an indispensable reference on the history of astronomy in Australia, and a highly readable study of a scientific discipline in the context of emerging nationhood. It covers not only the science, but the individuals involved and the social and economic climate in which they worked. Starting from the ancient Aboriginal beliefs about the Sky World--the earliest known astronomy anywhere in the world--the authors lead us to the most exciting, high-tech, current and projected research being carried out at Australia's world-class astronomy facilities and universities. The authors cover all branches of astronomy--optical, infrared, X-ray, gamma-ray, microwave, gravitational wave and theoretical--and they include the contribution of amateur astronomers. The nontechnical language, many illustrations, and explanatory figures, ensure that this guide will appeal to a wide range of readers, including professional astronomers, historians of science, students, amateur astronomers and general readers.
Item Details
Item Type: | Authored Research Book |
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Keywords: | astronomy, Australia |
Research Division: | Indigenous Studies |
Research Group: | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, language and history |
Research Field: | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history |
Objective Division: | Culture and Society |
Objective Group: | Understanding past societies |
Objective Field: | Understanding Australia's past |
UTAS Author: | Haynes, RD (Dr Roslynn Haynes) |
ID Code: | 121746 |
Year Published: | 1996 |
Deposited By: | Office of the School of Humanities |
Deposited On: | 2017-10-12 |
Last Modified: | 2017-10-12 |
Downloads: | 0 |
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