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The Glass Universe
EN HC NWISBN: 9780007548187 bzw. 0007548184, in Englisch, HarperCollins, gebundenes Buch, neu.
Lieferung aus: Schweiz, Neuerscheinung.
The Hidden History of the Women Who Took the Measure of the Stars, Reveals the little-known true story of how the Harvard College Observatory employed women to interpret observations their male counterparts made via telescopes, in the mid 19th century. These women went on to discern what stars were made of, divided them into meaningful categories and even found a way to measure distances across space by starlight. From the author of ´´Longitude´´. gebundene Ausgabe, 12.01.2017.
The Hidden History of the Women Who Took the Measure of the Stars, Reveals the little-known true story of how the Harvard College Observatory employed women to interpret observations their male counterparts made via telescopes, in the mid 19th century. These women went on to discern what stars were made of, divided them into meaningful categories and even found a way to measure distances across space by starlight. From the author of ´´Longitude´´. gebundene Ausgabe, 12.01.2017.
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The Glass Universe
EN NWISBN: 9780007548187 bzw. 0007548184, in Englisch, William Collins; HarperCollins, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, neu.
Lieferung aus: Deutschland, zzgl. Versandkosten, Erscheint demnächst (Neuerscheinung).
The Hidden History of the Women Who Took the Measure of the Stars, Reveals the little-known true story of how the Harvard College Observatory employed women to interpret observations their male counterparts made via telescopes, in the mid 19th century. These women went on to discern what stars were made of, divided them into meaningful categories and even found a way to measure distances across space by starlight. From the author of "Longitude".
The Hidden History of the Women Who Took the Measure of the Stars, Reveals the little-known true story of how the Harvard College Observatory employed women to interpret observations their male counterparts made via telescopes, in the mid 19th century. These women went on to discern what stars were made of, divided them into meaningful categories and even found a way to measure distances across space by starlight. From the author of "Longitude".
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The Glass Universe: The Hidden History of the Women Who Took the Measure of the Stars (2016)
EN NW EBISBN: 9780007548194 bzw. 0007548192, in Englisch, HarperCollins, neu, E-Book.
Lieferung aus: Schweiz, Sofort per Download lieferbar.
The Glass Universe: The Hidden History of the Women Who Took the Measure of the Stars, ´A biographical orrery - intricate, complex and fascinating´ The Observer ´A peerless intellectual biography. The Glass Universe shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves´ The Economist #1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science, ePUB, 06.12.2016.
The Glass Universe: The Hidden History of the Women Who Took the Measure of the Stars, ´A biographical orrery - intricate, complex and fascinating´ The Observer ´A peerless intellectual biography. The Glass Universe shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves´ The Economist #1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science, ePUB, 06.12.2016.
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The Glass Universe
EN HC NWISBN: 9780007548187 bzw. 0007548184, in Englisch, HarperCollins Publishers, gebundenes Buch, neu.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigtes Königreich Großbritannien und Nordirland, 3 - 5 working days.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science In the mid-nineteenth century, the Harvard College Observatory began employing women as calculators, or human computers, to interpret the observations their male counterparts made via telescope each night. As photography transformed the practice of astronomy, the women turned to studying images of the stars captured on glass photographic plates, making extraordinary discoveries that attracted worldwide acclaim. They helped discern what the stars were made of, divided them into meaningful categories for further research, and even found a way to measure distances across space by starlight . Elegantly written and enriched by excerpts from letters, diaries, and memoirs, The Glass Universe is the hidden history of a group of remarkable women whose vital contributions to the burgeoning field of astronomy forever changed our understanding of the stars and our place in the universe.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science In the mid-nineteenth century, the Harvard College Observatory began employing women as calculators, or human computers, to interpret the observations their male counterparts made via telescope each night. As photography transformed the practice of astronomy, the women turned to studying images of the stars captured on glass photographic plates, making extraordinary discoveries that attracted worldwide acclaim. They helped discern what the stars were made of, divided them into meaningful categories for further research, and even found a way to measure distances across space by starlight . Elegantly written and enriched by excerpts from letters, diaries, and memoirs, The Glass Universe is the hidden history of a group of remarkable women whose vital contributions to the burgeoning field of astronomy forever changed our understanding of the stars and our place in the universe.
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The Glass Universe, The Hidden History of the Women Who Took the Measure of the Stars
EN HC NWISBN: 9780007548187 bzw. 0007548184, in Englisch, Harpercollins Publishers, gebundenes Buch, neu.
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science In the mid-nineteenth century, the Harvard College Observatory began employing women as calculators, or human computers, to interpret the observations their male counterparts made via telescope each night. As photography transformed the practice of astronomy, the women turned to studying images of the stars captured on glass photographic plates, making extraordinary discoveries... #1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science In the mid-nineteenth century, the Harvard College Observatory began employing women as calculators, or human computers, to interpret the observations their male counterparts made via telescope each night. As photography transformed the practice of astronomy, the women turned to studying images of the stars captured on glass photographic plates, making extraordinary discoveries that attracted worldwide acclaim. They helped discern what the stars were made of, divided them into meaningful categories for further research, and even found a way to measure distances across space by starlight . Elegantly written and enriched by excerpts from letters, diaries, and memoirs, The Glass Universe is the hidden history of a group of remarkable women whose vital contributions to the burgeoning field of astronomy forever changed our understanding of the stars and our place in the universe.Taal: Engels;Afmetingen: 240x159 mm;Gewicht: 590,00 gram;Verschijningsdatum: januari 2017;Druk: 1;ISBN10: 0007548184;ISBN13: 9780007548187; Engelstalig | Hardcover | 2017.
bol.com.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science In the mid-nineteenth century, the Harvard College Observatory began employing women as calculators, or human computers, to interpret the observations their male counterparts made via telescope each night. As photography transformed the practice of astronomy, the women turned to studying images of the stars captured on glass photographic plates, making extraordinary discoveries... #1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science In the mid-nineteenth century, the Harvard College Observatory began employing women as calculators, or human computers, to interpret the observations their male counterparts made via telescope each night. As photography transformed the practice of astronomy, the women turned to studying images of the stars captured on glass photographic plates, making extraordinary discoveries that attracted worldwide acclaim. They helped discern what the stars were made of, divided them into meaningful categories for further research, and even found a way to measure distances across space by starlight . Elegantly written and enriched by excerpts from letters, diaries, and memoirs, The Glass Universe is the hidden history of a group of remarkable women whose vital contributions to the burgeoning field of astronomy forever changed our understanding of the stars and our place in the universe.Taal: Engels;Afmetingen: 240x159 mm;Gewicht: 590,00 gram;Verschijningsdatum: januari 2017;Druk: 1;ISBN10: 0007548184;ISBN13: 9780007548187; Engelstalig | Hardcover | 2017.
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The Glass Universe: The Hidden History of the Women Who Took the Measure of the Stars
EN NW EBISBN: 9780007548194 bzw. 0007548192, in Englisch, HarperCollins, neu, E-Book.
Lieferung aus: Schweiz, 06.12.2016.
The Glass Universe: The Hidden History of the Women Who Took the Measure of the Stars, ´A biographical orrery - intricate, complex and fascinating´ The Observer ´A peerless intellectual biography. The Glass Universe shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves´ The Economist #1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science.
The Glass Universe: The Hidden History of the Women Who Took the Measure of the Stars, ´A biographical orrery - intricate, complex and fascinating´ The Observer ´A peerless intellectual biography. The Glass Universe shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves´ The Economist #1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science.
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The Glass Universe (2016)
EN NW EB DLISBN: 9780007548194 bzw. 0007548192, in Englisch, William Collins; HarperCollins, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, neu, E-Book, elektronischer Download.
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‘A biographical orrery – intricate, complex and fascinating’ The Observer ‘A peerless intellectual biography. The Glass Universe shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves’ The Economist #1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science In the mid-nineteenth century, the Harvard College Observatory began employing women as calculators, or “human computers,” to interpret the observations their male counterparts made via telescope each night. As photography transformed the practice of astronomy, the women turned to studying images of the stars captured on glass photographic plates, making extraordinary discoveries that attracted worldwide acclaim. They helped discern what the stars were made of, divided them into meaningful categories for further research, and even found a way to measure distances across space by starlight . Elegantly written and enriched by excerpts from letters, diaries, and memoirs, The Glass Universe is the hidden history of a group of remarkable women whose vital contributions to the burgeoning field of astronomy forever changed our understanding of the stars and our place in the universe. Reviews ‘A peerless intellectual biography. “The Glass Universe” shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves’ The Economist. ‘Sobel has done astronomy a valuable service in enabling a fascinating part of its history to become more widely known’ Spectator ‘Sobel tells [the story] with brio and sympathy, making excellent use of the rich archival materials’ Guardian ‘An engaging science history…Sobel has a knack for crisp narrative and a cracking story’ Financial Times ‘A joy to read’ The Wall Street Journal ‘Sobel lucidly captures the intricate, interdependent constellation of people it took to unlock mysteries of the stars … The Glass Universe positively glows’ NPR ‘A compelling portrait of pioneering women who contributed as much to the progress of female empowerment as they did to the global understanding of both astronomy and photography’ Harper’s Bazaar “An elegant historical tale…[from] the master storyteller of astronomy’ The Boston Globe ‘Sobel vividly captures how her brilliant and ambitious protagonists charted the skies, and found personal fulfilment in triumphant discovery’ The National Book Review ‘It takes a talented writer to interweave professional achievement with personal insight. By the time I finished The Glass Universe, Dava Sobel's wonderful, meticulous account, it had moved me to tears…Unforgettable’ Nature ‘Sensitive, exacting, and lit with the wonder of discovery’ Elizabeth Kolbert, ‘This is intellectual history at its finest. Dava Sobel is extraordinarily accomplished at uncovering the hidden stories of science’ Geraldine Brooks ‘Sobel soars higher than ever before continuing her streak of luminous science writing with this fascinating, witty, and most elegant history’ Booklist, Starred Review About the author Dava Sobel, a former New York Times science reporter, is the author of ‘Longitude’, a prize-winning international bestseller, and ‘Galileo's Daughter’, which was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize. She has co-authored six books, including ‘Is Anyone Out There?’ with astronomer Frank Drake, and ‘The Illustrated Longitude’ with William J. H. Andrewes. Dava Sobel has won a number of awards for her outstanding contribution towards public understanding of science. She lives in East Hampton, New York.
‘A biographical orrery – intricate, complex and fascinating’ The Observer ‘A peerless intellectual biography. The Glass Universe shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves’ The Economist #1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science In the mid-nineteenth century, the Harvard College Observatory began employing women as calculators, or “human computers,” to interpret the observations their male counterparts made via telescope each night. As photography transformed the practice of astronomy, the women turned to studying images of the stars captured on glass photographic plates, making extraordinary discoveries that attracted worldwide acclaim. They helped discern what the stars were made of, divided them into meaningful categories for further research, and even found a way to measure distances across space by starlight . Elegantly written and enriched by excerpts from letters, diaries, and memoirs, The Glass Universe is the hidden history of a group of remarkable women whose vital contributions to the burgeoning field of astronomy forever changed our understanding of the stars and our place in the universe. Reviews ‘A peerless intellectual biography. “The Glass Universe” shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves’ The Economist. ‘Sobel has done astronomy a valuable service in enabling a fascinating part of its history to become more widely known’ Spectator ‘Sobel tells [the story] with brio and sympathy, making excellent use of the rich archival materials’ Guardian ‘An engaging science history…Sobel has a knack for crisp narrative and a cracking story’ Financial Times ‘A joy to read’ The Wall Street Journal ‘Sobel lucidly captures the intricate, interdependent constellation of people it took to unlock mysteries of the stars … The Glass Universe positively glows’ NPR ‘A compelling portrait of pioneering women who contributed as much to the progress of female empowerment as they did to the global understanding of both astronomy and photography’ Harper’s Bazaar “An elegant historical tale…[from] the master storyteller of astronomy’ The Boston Globe ‘Sobel vividly captures how her brilliant and ambitious protagonists charted the skies, and found personal fulfilment in triumphant discovery’ The National Book Review ‘It takes a talented writer to interweave professional achievement with personal insight. By the time I finished The Glass Universe, Dava Sobel's wonderful, meticulous account, it had moved me to tears…Unforgettable’ Nature ‘Sensitive, exacting, and lit with the wonder of discovery’ Elizabeth Kolbert, ‘This is intellectual history at its finest. Dava Sobel is extraordinarily accomplished at uncovering the hidden stories of science’ Geraldine Brooks ‘Sobel soars higher than ever before continuing her streak of luminous science writing with this fascinating, witty, and most elegant history’ Booklist, Starred Review About the author Dava Sobel, a former New York Times science reporter, is the author of ‘Longitude’, a prize-winning international bestseller, and ‘Galileo's Daughter’, which was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize. She has co-authored six books, including ‘Is Anyone Out There?’ with astronomer Frank Drake, and ‘The Illustrated Longitude’ with William J. H. Andrewes. Dava Sobel has won a number of awards for her outstanding contribution towards public understanding of science. She lives in East Hampton, New York.
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The Glass Universe: The Hidden History of the Women Who Took the Measure of the Stars (2016)
EN NW EB DLISBN: 9780007548194 bzw. 0007548192, in Englisch, 336 Seiten, Fourth Estate, neu, E-Book, elektronischer Download.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigtes Königreich Großbritannien und Nordirland, eBook Letölt, Ingyenes szállítás.
‘A biographical orrery – intricate, complex and fascinating’ The Observer‘A peerless intellectual biography. The Glass Universe shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves’ The Economist#1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in scienceIn the mid-nineteenth century, the Harvard College Observatory began employing women as calculators, or “human computers,” to interpret the observations their male counterparts made via telescope each night. As photography transformed the practice of astronomy, the women turned to studying images of the stars captured on glass photographic plates, making extraordinary discoveries that attracted worldwide acclaim. They helped discern what the stars were made of, divided them into meaningful categories for further research, and even found a way to measure distances across space by starlight .Elegantly written and enriched by excerpts from letters, diaries, and memoirs, The Glass Universe is the hidden history of a group of remarkable women whose vital contributions to the burgeoning field of astronomy forever changed our understanding of the stars and our place in the universe., Kindle Edition, Formátum: Kindle eBook, Címke: Fourth Estate, Fourth Estate, Termékcsoport: eBooks, Megjelent: 2016-12-06, Kiadás dátuma: 2016-12-06, Stúdió: Fourth Estate, Értékesítési rangsorban: 218559.
‘A biographical orrery – intricate, complex and fascinating’ The Observer‘A peerless intellectual biography. The Glass Universe shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves’ The Economist#1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in scienceIn the mid-nineteenth century, the Harvard College Observatory began employing women as calculators, or “human computers,” to interpret the observations their male counterparts made via telescope each night. As photography transformed the practice of astronomy, the women turned to studying images of the stars captured on glass photographic plates, making extraordinary discoveries that attracted worldwide acclaim. They helped discern what the stars were made of, divided them into meaningful categories for further research, and even found a way to measure distances across space by starlight .Elegantly written and enriched by excerpts from letters, diaries, and memoirs, The Glass Universe is the hidden history of a group of remarkable women whose vital contributions to the burgeoning field of astronomy forever changed our understanding of the stars and our place in the universe., Kindle Edition, Formátum: Kindle eBook, Címke: Fourth Estate, Fourth Estate, Termékcsoport: eBooks, Megjelent: 2016-12-06, Kiadás dátuma: 2016-12-06, Stúdió: Fourth Estate, Értékesítési rangsorban: 218559.
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The Glass Universe: The Hidden History of the Women Who Took the Measure of the Stars (2016)
EN NW EB DLISBN: 9780007548194 bzw. 0007548192, in Englisch, 400 Seiten, Fourth Estate, neu, E-Book, elektronischer Download.
Lieferung aus: Deutschland, E-Book zum Download, Versandkostenfrei.
‘A biographical orrery – intricate, complex and fascinating’ The Observer‘A peerless intellectual biography. The Glass Universe shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves’ The Economist#1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in scienceIn the mid-nineteenth century, the Harvard College Observatory began employing women as calculators, or “human computers,” to interpret the observations their male counterparts made via telescope each night. As photography transformed the practice of astronomy, the women turned to studying images of the stars captured on glass photographic plates, making extraordinary discoveries that attracted worldwide acclaim. They helped discern what the stars were made of, divided them into meaningful categories for further research, and even found a way to measure distances across space by starlight .Elegantly written and enriched by excerpts from letters, diaries, and memoirs, The Glass Universe is the hidden history of a group of remarkable women whose vital contributions to the burgeoning field of astronomy forever changed our understanding of the stars and our place in the universe., Kindle Edition, Format: Kindle eBook, Label: Fourth Estate, Fourth Estate, Produktgruppe: eBooks, Publiziert: 2016-12-06, Freigegeben: 2016-12-06, Studio: Fourth Estate, Verkaufsrang: 472384.
‘A biographical orrery – intricate, complex and fascinating’ The Observer‘A peerless intellectual biography. The Glass Universe shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves’ The Economist#1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in scienceIn the mid-nineteenth century, the Harvard College Observatory began employing women as calculators, or “human computers,” to interpret the observations their male counterparts made via telescope each night. As photography transformed the practice of astronomy, the women turned to studying images of the stars captured on glass photographic plates, making extraordinary discoveries that attracted worldwide acclaim. They helped discern what the stars were made of, divided them into meaningful categories for further research, and even found a way to measure distances across space by starlight .Elegantly written and enriched by excerpts from letters, diaries, and memoirs, The Glass Universe is the hidden history of a group of remarkable women whose vital contributions to the burgeoning field of astronomy forever changed our understanding of the stars and our place in the universe., Kindle Edition, Format: Kindle eBook, Label: Fourth Estate, Fourth Estate, Produktgruppe: eBooks, Publiziert: 2016-12-06, Freigegeben: 2016-12-06, Studio: Fourth Estate, Verkaufsrang: 472384.
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