Australian Astronomers
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Australian Astronomers
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Author : R. S. Bhathal
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Australian Astronomers written by R. S. Bhathal and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Exploring the careers of some of Australia's best-known astronomers, this collection of interviews is a celebration of our curiosity about the universe. Through their own words, 18 leading scientists including Bart Bok, John Bolton, Chris Christiansen, Hanbury Brown, Bernard Mills and Paul Wild among others, reveal their own perceptions of their work at the moving frontiers of astronomy and allow us to glimpse the dedication and commitment that has produced their notable achievements. Their research has yielded new interpretations, discoveries and inventions of international significance, expanding our knowledge of the mysterious universe we live in.
Explorers Of The Southern Sky
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Author : Raymond Haynes
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1996-06-27
Explorers Of The Southern Sky written by Raymond Haynes and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-06-27 with Reference categories.
The most comprehensive account of Australian astronomy to date.
John Tebbutt
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Author : Wayne Orchiston
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-11-15
John Tebbutt written by Wayne Orchiston and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-15 with Science categories.
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.
Under The Southern Cross
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Author : R. S. Bhathal
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Under The Southern Cross written by R. S. Bhathal and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with History categories.
History of the development of astronomy in Australia from the Dreamtime to the present. Based on a series of lectures given in Sydney, this selective study aims at informing lay persons of the achievements of astronomers and the extent of current research. The authors are academic astronomers.
Golden Years Of Australian Radio Astronomy
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Author : Wayne Orchiston
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-01-20
Golden Years Of Australian Radio Astronomy written by Wayne Orchiston and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-20 with Science categories.
The evolution of Australian radio astronomy from 1945 to 1960 has been studied in detail by numerous historians of science in recent years. This Open Access book is the first to present an overview of this remarkable chapter in Australian science. The book begins in the post-war period, as the Radiophysics Laboratory in Sydney switched from secret wartime research on radar to peacetime applications of this new technology. Next follows the detection of radio waves from space and the ensuing transformation of this fledgling science into the dominant research program at the Radiophysics Lab. Drawing from this history, the book shows how by 1960 the Radiophysics Lab had become the largest and most successful radio astronomy group in the world. The final chapter presents an overview of Australian radio astronomy from 1960 to the present day, as Australia prepares to co-host the multi-national, multi-billion-dollar Square Kilometre Array. Nearly 300 high-quality images complement the text, drawn from a wide range of sources including the extensive collection held by the CSIRO Radio Astronomy Image Archive. The book will be an essential reference for readers interested in the scientific and cultural development of radio astronomy. This book is published open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Mt Stromlo Observatory
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Author : Ragbir Bhathal
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2013-12-02
Mt Stromlo Observatory written by Ragbir Bhathal and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-02 with Science categories.
This book tells the story of the Mt Stromlo Observatory in Canberra which began with W.G. Duffield's idealism and vision in 1905. The Observatory began life as a government department, later becoming an optical munitions factory producing gun sights and telescopes during the Second World War, before changing its focus to astrophysics – the new astronomy. In the ensuing years programs were introduced to push the Observatory in new directions at the international frontiers of astronomy. The astronomers built new, better and larger telescopes to unravel the secrets of the universe. There were controversies, exciting new discoveries and new explanations of phenomena that had been discovered. The Observatory and its researchers have contributed to determining how old the universe is, participated in the largest survey of galaxies in the universe, and helped to show us that the universal expansion is accelerating – research that led to Brian Schmidt and his international team being awarded the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics. These and other major discoveries are detailed in this fascinating book about one of the great observatories in the world.
Australian Backyard Astronomy
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Author : Ragbir Bhathal
language : en
Publisher: National Library Australia
Release Date : 2006
Australian Backyard Astronomy written by Ragbir Bhathal and has been published by National Library Australia this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Recommended for ages 10-14 and packed with celestial maps and historical material, this title explains the southern night skies in a fun and interactive way.
Exploding Stars And Invisible Planets
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Author : Fred Watson
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2020-01-14
Exploding Stars And Invisible Planets written by Fred Watson and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-14 with Science categories.
What happens to space and matter near a black hole? Where did the moon come from? How do we know what stars are made of? Are we alone in the universe? In Exploding Stars and Invisible Planets, Fred Watson, an award-winning astronomer, presents the most up-to-date knowledge on hot topics in astronomy and space science, providing a fascinating and entertaining account of the latest research. Watson explains how to find invisible planets around other stars, why dark matter matters, and the future of citizen space travel, all while recounting the seismic shifts in understanding that have taken place during his illustrious career. The book features illuminating discussions of microbes in space; the dividing line between day and night; exploding stars and light echoes; fast radio bursts and signals from space; meteors, meteorites, and space dust; what happened to the Martian ocean; the seas and lakes of Titan; and the birth of the universe.
Star Craving Mad
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Author : Fred Watson
language : en
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Release Date : 2013-02-01
Star Craving Mad written by Fred Watson and has been published by Allen & Unwin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-01 with Science categories.
Fred Watson knows all about the madness that drives people to understand the Universe and unlock its secrets. Now you can join Australia's best-known astronomer on a unique tour to unravel the mysteries of space and time. Take in primitive observatories in ancient Peru and the world's largest atom-smasher in modern-day Switzerland. See Pluto demoted from planetary status. Go behind headlines to find the truth about the Transit of Venus and the Higgs Boson. Meet some of science's most colourful characters. In this light-hearted, informative and engaging book, Fred travels to some of those far-flung destinations as he weaves the epic story of humankind's growing understanding of the Universe. It's a grand adventure and the Professor is a witty, funny and knowledgeable companion. Come along on a journey that is sure to take you out of this world...
The Creation Of The Anglo Australian Observatory
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Author : S. C. B. Gascoigne
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1990-11-29
The Creation Of The Anglo Australian Observatory written by S. C. B. Gascoigne and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-11-29 with Nature categories.
An important 1990 history of the Anglo-Australian Telescope, which provides facilities for research in optical astronomy for scientists from Britain and Australia.