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Exploring the History of New Zealand Astronomy : Trials, Tribulations, Telescopes and Transits / / by Wayne Orchiston
| Exploring the History of New Zealand Astronomy : Trials, Tribulations, Telescopes and Transits / / by Wayne Orchiston |
| Autore | Orchiston Wayne |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2016.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (707 p.) |
| Disciplina | 520 |
| Collana | Astrophysics and Space Science Library |
| Soggetto topico |
Astronomy
Astrophysics Physics History Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics History of Science |
| ISBN | 3-319-22566-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Chapter 1: Introduction -- Part I: Pre-European Astronomy in the Pacific -- Chapter 2: The Skies over Aotearoa/New Zealand -- Chapter 3: Mahutonga -- Part II: Cook Voyage Astronomy and New Zealand -- Chapter 4: Astronomy on Cook’s First Voyage -- Chapter 5: Astronomy on Cook’s Second Voyage -- Chapter 6: Astronomy on Cook’s Third Voyage -- Part III: Fundamental Astronomy -- Chapter 7: The ‘Cook’ Gregorian Telescope in The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa -- Chapter 8: Stephen Carkeek, the Wellington Time Ball, and New Zealand’s Oldest ‘Surviving’ Observatory -- Chapter 9: The Historic Astronomical Observatories in the Wellington Botanic Garden -- Chapter 10: The Thames Observatory of John Grigg -- Chapter 11: The Wanganui Refractor and its Remarkable English Equatorial Mounting -- Chapter 12: Joseph Ward -- Chapter 13: From Crossley to Carter -- Part IV: Transits of Venus -- Chapter 14: The 1874 and 1882 Transits of Venus -- Chapter 15: Refining the Astronomical Unit -- Part V: Stunning Spectacles -- Chapter 16: An Amazing Public Spectacle -- Chapter 17: John Grigg and the Genesis of Cometary Astronomy in New Zealand -- Chapter 18: C.J. Westland and Comet C/1914 S1 (Campbell) -- Chapter 19: A Catholic Approach to Astronomy -- Part VI: Other Notable Astronomers and Their Activities -- Chapter 20: Great Comets, and Wellington’s Earliest European Astronomers -- Chapter 21: Henry Severn -- Chapter 22: John Grigg and his Pioneering Astronomical Photography -- Part VII: Opening a New Window on the Universe -- Chapter 23: Dr Elizabeth Alexander and the Mysterious ‘Norfolk Island Effect’ -- Ch 24: John Bolton, Gordon Stanley, Bruce Slee and the Riddle of the ‘Radio Stars’ -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910254612503321 |
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Golden Years of Australian Radio Astronomy : An Illustrated History
| Golden Years of Australian Radio Astronomy : An Illustrated History |
| Autore | Orchiston Wayne |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, : Springer Nature, 2021 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (281 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
RobertsonPeter
Sullivan IIIWoodruff T |
| Collana | Historical and Cultural Astronomy |
| Soggetto topico |
History of science
Astronomy, space & time |
| Soggetto non controllato |
History of radio astronomy
CSIRO Radiophysics Laboratory John Bolton Taffy Bowen Chris Christiansen Discrete radio sources Field stations Hydrogen-line studies Frank Kerr Mills Cross Bernie Mills Parkes Radio Telescope Joe Pawsey Ruby Payne-Scott Radio source surveys Radioheliograph Sea interferometers Alex Shain Solar bursts and eclipses |
| ISBN | 3-319-91843-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNISA-996466843503316 |
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Orchiston Wayne
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno | ||
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Golden Years of Australian Radio Astronomy : An Illustrated History
| Golden Years of Australian Radio Astronomy : An Illustrated History |
| Autore | Orchiston Wayne |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, : Springer Nature, 2021 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (281 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
RobertsonPeter
Sullivan IIIWoodruff T |
| Collana | Historical and Cultural Astronomy |
| Soggetto topico |
History of science
Astronomy, space & time |
| Soggetto non controllato |
History of radio astronomy
CSIRO Radiophysics Laboratory John Bolton Taffy Bowen Chris Christiansen Discrete radio sources Field stations Hydrogen-line studies Frank Kerr Mills Cross Bernie Mills Parkes Radio Telescope Joe Pawsey Ruby Payne-Scott Radio source surveys Radioheliograph Sea interferometers Alex Shain Solar bursts and eclipses |
| ISBN | 3-319-91843-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910520064303321 |
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Orchiston Wayne
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| Cham, : Springer Nature, 2021 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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John Tebbutt : Rebuilding and Strengthening the Foundations of Australian Astronomy / / by Wayne Orchiston
| John Tebbutt : Rebuilding and Strengthening the Foundations of Australian Astronomy / / by Wayne Orchiston |
| Autore | Orchiston Wayne |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2017.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XLVII, 555 p. 262 illus., 111 illus. in color.) |
| Disciplina | 520 |
| Collana | Historical & Cultural Astronomy |
| Soggetto topico |
Observations, Astronomical
Astronomy—Observations Physics Islands of the Pacific—History Astronomy, Observations and Techniques History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics Australasian History |
| ISBN | 3-319-44521-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | 1 John Tebbutt: Australian Astronomer Extraordinare -- 2 An Invaluable Resource: The "Tebbutt Collection" in the Mitchell Library, Sydney -- 3 The Development of Professional Astronomy in Nine Century Century/Australia -- 4 The Role of the Independent Astronomer in Early Australian Economy. 5 Introduction. 6 The Great Comet of 1861: A Magnificent Career Catalyst. 7 An Urge for Independence: The Sydney Observatory Directorship. 8 From Humble Beginnings: The Development of Windsor Observatory. 9 A Timely Spectacle: The Great Comet of 1881 Introduction. 10 An Abortive Association: The Australian Comet Corps. 11 A Gain in Light Grasp: The Legacy of the Grubb Telescope. 12 Power, Politics and Prestige: The Russell-Tebbutt Feud. 13 Astronomers in Isolation: A New Branch of the British Astronomical Association. 14 The End of an Era: A Welcome and Long-Earned Retirement. 15 The Sequel: From Scientific Observatory to Museum of Astronomy. INDEX. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910151662903321 |
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| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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