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Full-Text Articles in Instrumentation
Book Review: Stargazer: The Life And Times Of The Telescope, T. D. Oswalt
Book Review: Stargazer: The Life And Times Of The Telescope, T. D. Oswalt
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This document is Dr. Oswalt’s review of Stargazer : the Life and Times of the Telescope by Fred Watson. Da Capo, 2004 342p, 0306814323 $24.95
Book Review: Observing Variable Stars, Novae, And Supernovae, T. D. Oswalt
Book Review: Observing Variable Stars, Novae, And Supernovae, T. D. Oswalt
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This document is Dr. Oswalt’s review of Observing Variable Stars, Novae, and Supernovae by Gerald North with Nick James Cambridge, 2004 230p, 0521820472 $45.00.
Book Review: The New Amateur Astronomer, T. D. Oswalt
Book Review: The New Amateur Astronomer, T. D. Oswalt
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This document is Dr. Oswalt’s review of The New Amateur Astronomer by Martin Mobberley. Springer, 2004 229p, 1852336633 $34.95
Art Of The Astrolabe, Heather Suzanne Campbell
Art Of The Astrolabe, Heather Suzanne Campbell
Archived Theses and Dissertations
The astrolabe is a well known scientific instrument, commonly found in Islamic art collections. Despite its placement in art museums, it does not receive the same examination or discussion as other metalwork. This leads to errors in dating and place of origin when an instrument that lacks a dedication inscription or a signature.
This study places the astrolabe in an art historical context and not a scientific one.
Much literature has been written on this instrument concentrating on the scientific nature of the instrument or as part of a collection of scientific instruments. Its history, function, place in society and …
The Large Millimeter Telescope: Neighbors Explore The Cosmos, William M. Irvine, E Carrasco, I Aretxaga
The Large Millimeter Telescope: Neighbors Explore The Cosmos, William M. Irvine, E Carrasco, I Aretxaga
William M. Irvine
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