This book marks the centennial of Tebbutt's death with a major biographical account surveying his scientific contributions to astronomy, prefaced with a foreword by Sir Patrick Moore. During the second half of the nineteenth century, Tebbutt was Australia's foremost astronomer. He devoted his time and funds to astronomy, and built a truly international reputation that far surpassed Australia's leading professional astronomers of the day. This book marks the centennial of Tebbutt's death with a major biographical account. Tebbutt's remarkable record of achievement extends over more than half a century.
Orchiston's book covers the whole of Tebbutt's career, from his yearly observatory reports and comet discoveries to his time as the first president of Sydney's branch of the British Astronomical Association.
| ISBN: | 9783319830728 |
| Publication date: | 30th April 2018 |
| Author: | Wayne Orchiston |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 555 pages |
| Series: | Historical & Cultural Astronomy |
| Genres: |
Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods History of other geographical groupings and regions Philosophy of science Physics |
This book marks the centennial of Tebbutt's death with a major biographical account surveying his scientific contributions to astronomy, prefaced with a foreword by Sir Patrick Moore. During the second half of the nineteenth century, Tebbutt was Australia's foremost astronomer. He devoted his time and funds to astronomy, and built a truly international reputation that far surpassed Australia's leading professional astronomers of the day.
John Tebbutt features in the following genres: Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods, History of other geographical groupings and regions, Philosophy of science, Physics
Paperback, Hardback. £125.99, down from the £139.99 cover price. Not Available.
John Tebbutt was written by Wayne Orchiston and published by Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing
John Tebbutt has 555 pages
Yes it is part of Historical & Cultural Astronomy series
£125.99, reduced from £139.99. Not Available.