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Astronomy at the Turn of the Twentieth Century in Chile and the United States, 1st ed. 2019
Chasing Southern Stars, 1903-1929
Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology Series
Language: EnglishSubjects for Astronomy at the Turn of the Twentieth Century in Chile...:
134 p. · 14.8x21 cm · Hardback
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Explores how the San Cristóbal Observatory emerged from a research expedition by American astronomers, and its connections to broader scientific, political, and cultural contexts
Combines a rigorously researched history of an important episode in the evolution of modern astronomy with an accessible, engaging writing style
Offers insight into the history of science in the global South, international scientific collaborations, and the origins of modern global astronomy