Decoding the stars: a biography of Angelo Secchi, Jesuit and scientist

Introduction : a century in ferment -- Secchi's early life and education : from childhood to the priesthood -- The experience of exile : a tragic opportunity -- Establishing the new collegio romano observatory : an observatory for "physical astronomy" -- Advisor to the Papal States :...

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Main Author: Chinnici, Ileana (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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WorldCat: WorldCat
Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: Leiden Boston Brill [2019]
In: Jesuit studies (volume 16)
Year: 2019
Series/Journal:Jesuit studies volume 16
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Secchi, Angelo 1818-1878
Further subjects:B Astronomy History 19th century
B Secchi, Angelo (1818-1878)
B Astronomers (Italy) Biography
B Astrophysics History 19th century
B Jesuits (Italy) Biography
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Summary:Introduction : a century in ferment -- Secchi's early life and education : from childhood to the priesthood -- The experience of exile : a tragic opportunity -- Establishing the new collegio romano observatory : an observatory for "physical astronomy" -- Advisor to the Papal States : science in the service of the public -- A rising international career : travels, achievements, and recognition -- Contributions to astrophysics -- A crucial political change : new risks and missed opportunities -- A society for a new astronomy : building a network for spectroscopic research -- A controversial personality : Secchi and the scientific debates of his time -- Secchi's final years : illness and uncertainty -- Conclusion : Secchi's scientific legacy
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:XVIII, 367 Seiten, Illustrationen
ISBN:978-90-04-38729-4

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