Discoverers of the universe: William and Caroline Herschel
2011; Association of College and Research Libraries; Volume: 49; Issue: 01 Linguagem: Inglês
10.5860/choice.49-0245
ISSN1943-5975
Autores Tópico(s)History and Developments in Astronomy
ResumoList of Illustrations vii Preface ix Herschel Family xiii Prologue ? August 1772: Partnership Convenes 1 Chapter 1: 1707-1773: A Musician's Odyssey 6 Chapter 2: 1773-1778: Vocations in Conflict 28 Chapter 3: 1779-1781: An Enthusiasm Shared 44 Chapter 4: 1781-1782: Royal Patronage 57 Chapter 5: 1782-1783: Astronomer to his Majesty 69 Chapter 6: 1783-1785: Construction of the 82 Chapter 7: 1782-1790: One of the Greatest Mechanics of his Day 108 Chapter 8: 1786-1788: Gold Can Glitter as Well as the Stars 129 Chapter 9: 1788-1798: Noble and Worthy Priestess of the New Heavens 138 Chapter 10: 1788-1810: The Most Celebrated of All the Astronomers of the Universe 146 Chapter 11 ? 1792-1822: Torch is Handed On 158 Chapter 12 ? 1822-1833: John's Sacred Duty 186 Chapter 13 ? 1833-1848: The Completion of My Father's Work 197 Abbreviations 209 Notes 211 Bibliographic essay 223 Further Reading 225 Index 229
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