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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| Type de support: | Imprimé Livre |
| Langue: | Anglais |
| Service de livraison Subito: | Commander maintenant. |
| Vérifier la disponibilité: | HBZ Gateway |
| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Leiden Boston
Brill
[2019]
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Jesuit studies (volume 16)
Année: 2019 |
| Collection/Revue: | Jesuit studies
volume 16 |
| Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés: | B
Secchi, Angelo 1818-1878
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| Sujets non-standardisés: | 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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Table des matières Quatrième de couverture Literaturverzeichnis |
| Résumé: | 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 |
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| Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Description matérielle: | XVIII, 367 Seiten, Illustrationen |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-38729-4 |
