G E Chrisitanson

Edwin Hubble

Mariner of the Nebulae

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Produktbeschreibung

Edwin Hubble: Mariner of the Nebulae is both the biography of an extraordinary human being and the story of the greatest quest in the history of astronomy since the Copernican revolution. The book first covers the early years of Hubble, tracing his growth in the village of Marshfield, Missouri. It explores his great achievements, from his work with the Hooker telescope to his confirming the existence of other galaxies to his proof that the universe is expanding. The author also discusses Hubble's personal life, in particular, his penchant for all things English and his friendship with Hollywood heavyweights.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Revised edition
• Seitenzahl: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. März 1997
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 803g
• ISBN-13: 9780750304238
• ISBN-10: 0750304235
• Artikelnr.: 22439786

Autorenporträt

Chrisitanson\, G.E

Inhaltsangabe

1 Marshfield. 2 "An Awful Moment". 3 "A Thing So Outlandish". 4 A Son of
Queen's. 5 Heavens's Gate. 6 Reconnaissance. 7 The Cosmic Archipelago. 8
Uncharted Waters. Mariner of the Nebulae. 10 "Your Husband's Work Is
Beautiful". 11 "Almost a Miracle". 12 "Now Whom Do We Want to Meet?".
Landlocked. 14 Dark Passage. 15 Home Is the Sailor. Epilogue. Notes and
Abbreviations of Frequently used sources. Bibliography. Acknowledgments.
Index.