Yerkes Observatory, 1892-1950: The Birth, Near Death, and Resurrection of a Scientific Research Institution

by Donald E. Osterbrock

Book Overview

Drawing on his experience as historian of astronomy, practicing astrophysicist, and director of Lick Observatory, Donald Osterbrock uncovers a chapter in the history of astronomy by providing the story of the Yerkes Observatory.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226639460
• ISBN13: 9780226639468
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.9"