In Search of William Gascoigne Seventeenth Century Astronomer |
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| Author:
| Sellers, David |
| Series title: | Astrophysics and Space Science Library |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4614-4096-3 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2012 |
| Publisher: | Springer
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $269.95 |
Book Description:
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This unique volume forestalls the scientific injustice that could have been inflicted on William Gascoigne. The captivating narrative tracks the gradual recovery of the 17th-century astronomer's trailblazing work on the telescopic sight and the micrometer.
This unique volume forestalls the scientific injustice that could have been inflicted on William Gascoigne. The captivating narrative tracks the gradual recovery of the 17th-century astronomer's trailblazing work on the telescopic sight and the micrometer.