Exploring The History Of Southeast Asian Astronomy
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Exploring The History Of Southeast Asian Astronomy
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Author : Wayne Orchiston
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-06-30
Exploring The History Of Southeast Asian 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 2021-06-30 with Science categories.
This edited volume contains 24 different research papers by members of the History and Heritage Working Group of the Southeast Asian Astronomy Network. The chapters were prepared by astronomers from Australia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Scotland, Sweden, Thailand and Vietnam. They represent the latest understanding of cultural and scientific interchange in the region over time, from ethnoastronomy to archaeoastronomy and more. Gathering together researchers from various locales, this volume enabled new connections to be made in service of building a more holistic vision of astronomical history in Southeast Asia, which boasts a proud and deep tradition.
Exploring The History Of Southeast Asian Astronomy
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Author : Wayne Orchiston
language : en
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Release Date : 2021
Exploring The History Of Southeast Asian Astronomy written by Wayne Orchiston and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with categories.
This edited volume contains 24 different research papers by members of the History and Heritage Working Group of the Southeast Asian Astronomy Network. The chapters were prepared by astronomers from Australia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Scotland, Sweden, Thailand and Vietnam. They represent the latest understanding of cultural and scientific interchange in the region over time, from ethnoastronomy to archaeoastronomy and more. Gathering together researchers from various locales, this volume enabled new connections to be made in service of building a more holistic vision of astronomical history in Southeast Asia, which boasts a proud and deep tradition.
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.
The Growth And Development Of Astronomy And Astrophysics In India And The Asia Pacific Region
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Author : Wayne Orchiston
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-06-28
The Growth And Development Of Astronomy And Astrophysics In India And The Asia Pacific Region 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 2019-06-28 with Science categories.
This book discusses the study of astronomy in different cultures, applied historical astronomy and history of multi-wavelength astronomy, and the genesis of recent research. It contains peer-reviewed papers gathered from the International Conference on Oriental Astronomy 9 (ICOA-9) held at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune, India. It covers the areas like megalithic and other prehistoric astronomy, astronomical records in ancient texts, astronomical myths and architecture, astronomical themes in numismatics and rock art, ancient astronomers and their instruments, star maps and star catalogues, historical records and observations of astronomical events, calendars, calendrical science and chronology, the relation between astronomy and mathematics, and maritime astronomy. This book will be a valuable complement to a future generation of students and researchers who develop an interest in the field of Asian and circum-Pacific history of astronomy.
The Emergence Of Astrophysics In Asia
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Author : Tsuko Nakamura
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-11-03
The Emergence Of Astrophysics In Asia written by Tsuko Nakamura and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-03 with Science categories.
This book examines the ways in which attitudes toward astronomy in Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand and Uzbekistan have changed with the times. The emergence of astrophysics was a worldwide phenomenon during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and it gradually replaced the older-style positional astronomy, which focused on locating and measuring the movements of the planets, stars, etc.. Here you will find national overviews that are at times followed by case studies of individual notable achievements. Although the emphasis is on the developments that occurred around 1900, later pioneering efforts in Australian, Chinese, Indian and Japanese radio astronomy are also included. As the first book ever published on the early development of astrophysics in Asia, the authors fill a chronological and technological void. Though others have already written about earlier astronomical developments in Asia, and about the recent history of astronomy in various Asian nations, no one has examined the emergence of astrophysics, the so-called ‘new astronomy’ in Asia during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
The World Of Visual Time Signals For Mariners
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Author : Roger Kinns
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2024-11-18
The World Of Visual Time Signals For Mariners written by Roger Kinns and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-11-18 with Science categories.
This book describes the worldwide evolution of land-based visual time signals that were used by mariners in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries for accurate navigation at sea. They followed development of chronometers which were carried in ships to show mean time at Greenwich, the chosen prime meridian. Greenwich time could be compared with local astronomical time to determine longitude, but chronometers were mechanical devices that had to be checked for accuracy. Land-based signals that were regulated by astronomical observations evolved from the ideas in 1818 of Robert Wauchope, a British naval officer who served at the Cape of Good Hope. He inspired introduction of time balls, specifically the time ball at Greenwich in 1833 which set the standard for subsequent installations and is still in operation today. The main emphasis is on the external appearance of time signals at different locations around the world and how they were used by mariners for rating chronometers. Time balls and guns also became popular signals for public use and workplace control but then had social and political implications.
Einstein In Malaya
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Author : Roslan Abd Shukor
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2024-04-10
Einstein In Malaya written by Roslan Abd Shukor and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-10 with Science categories.
This book delves into Einstein’s fascinating, although lesser-known, journey to Malaya in 1922 and 1923. During a trip to Japan at the end of 1922, Einstein and his wife Elsa stopped in Colombo and Singapore. On their return in January 1923, they stopped at Singapore, Malacca, Penang, and Colombo. Einstein’s diary tells us about what he saw and the theories he was working on while in Malaya. He wrote, “Discovered a fly in my electricity ointment in the afternoon. A pity. True tropical heat” in Malacca (1923), and “Boats, houses, people, they all have style” in Penang (1923). From insightful interaction with the locals to the breath-taking tropical natural wonders that inspired him, this book unravels the lesser-known facets of Einstein's visit to the Malay Archipelago.
Proceedings Of The 10th International Seminar On Aerospace Science And Technology Isast 2024 17 September Bali Indonesia
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Author : Ery Fitrianingsih
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2025-02-14
Proceedings Of The 10th International Seminar On Aerospace Science And Technology Isast 2024 17 September Bali Indonesia written by Ery Fitrianingsih and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-14 with Science categories.
This book presents peer-reviewed articles from the 10th International Seminar on Aerospace Science and Technology (ISAST 2024), held in Bali, Indonesia. The conference addresses the issue of climate change from an aeronautics and aerospace perspective. The book contains four subtopics: space sciences, space-related applications, aviation/aeronautics technology, and aerospace technology. The space science subtopic collects information related to the dynamics of the space environment, investigating potential interactions between the space environment and climate change. The space applications section focuses on the monitoring and detection of climate change via remote sensing. Solutions to the climate change problem are investigated in the technology section, divided into aviation and aeronautics technology, and aerospace technology. These subtopics aim to explore the idea of efficient, green, and environmentally friendly aeronautics and aerospace technologies.
A History Of Early Modern Southeast Asia 1400 1830
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Author : Barbara Watson Andaya
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-02-19
A History Of Early Modern Southeast Asia 1400 1830 written by Barbara Watson Andaya 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 2015-02-19 with History categories.
Written by two expert and highly esteemed authors, this is the much-anticipated textbook on the early modern history of Southeast Asia.
Exploring Ancient Skies
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Author : David H. Kelley
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-02-16
Exploring Ancient Skies written by David H. Kelley and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-16 with Science categories.
Exploring Ancient Skies brings together the methods of archaeology and the insights of modern astronomy to explore the science of astronomy as it was practiced in various cultures prior to the invention of the telescope. The book reviews an enormous and growing body of literature on the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean, the Far East, and the New World (particularly Mesoamerica), putting the ancient astronomical materials into their archaeological and cultural contexts. The authors begin with an overview of the field and proceed to essential aspects of naked-eye astronomy, followed by an examination of specific cultures. The book concludes by taking into account the purposes of ancient astronomy: astrology, navigation, calendar regulation, and (not least) the understanding of our place and role in the universe. Skies are recreated to display critical events as they would have appeared to ancient observers--events such as the supernova of 1054 A.D., the "lion horoscope," and the Star of Bethlehem. Exploring Ancient Skies provides a comprehensive overview of the relationships between astronomy and other areas of human investigation. It will be useful as a reference for scholars and as a text for students in both astronomy and archaeology, and will be of compelling interest to readers who seek a broad understanding of our collective intellectual history.