Open Skies by Kenneth I Kellermann
This open access book on the history of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory covers the scientific discoveries and technical innovations of late 20th century radio astronomy with particular attention to the people and institutions involved.-
The Moon
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History of the Plurality of Worlds
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Astronomy of the Inca Empire
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Exploring the History of Southeast Asian Astronomy
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Essays on Astronomical History and Heritage
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Astronomy of Ancient Egypt
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Cincinnati Observatory
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Catalog of Unconfirmed Comets - Volume 1
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Archaeoastronomy in the Roman World
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The World of Visual Time Signals for Mariners
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Evolving Theories on the Origin of the Moon
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The History of Celestial Navigation
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Astronomers as Diplomats
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Simon Marius and His Research
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When the Earth Was Flat
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Advancing Cultural Astronomy
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Merz Telescopes
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Radio Astronomy in Canada
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The Square Kilometre Array
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The Rise of Radio Astronomy in the Netherlands
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Astronomy in the Ancient World
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The Emergence of Astrophysics in Asia
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Astronomical Knowledge Transmission Through Illustrated Aratea Manuscripts
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Lewis Swift
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The Birth of Modern Astronomy
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China and the International Astronomical Union
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Angelo Secchi and Nineteenth Century Science
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The Scientific Legacy of William Herschel
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Chronicling the Golden Age of Astronomy
“Well researched and well illustrated, Open Skies contains copious references at the end of each chapter for those wanting to learn moreIt is also an open- access book … . Open Skies places the NRAO’s achievements in both a domestic and an international context. For those wanting to know about the development of post– World War II radio astronomy— and not just about the NRAO— Open Skies is essential reading.” (Wayne Orchiston, Physics Today, Vol. 75 (7), July, 2022)
“A beautifully vivid narrative bringing readers, general and professional, closer to the action, the pioneers, and their discoveries. Many photographs not seen before in the public domain add interest. Notes and bibliographies at the end of each chapter will effortlessly guide future scholars. A handy timeline of NRAO history features in an appendix. ... It is a landmark publication in the history of modern astronomy, a true masterpiece exhibiting the highest standards of scholarship." (Simon Mitton, TheObservatory, Issue 141, June, 2021)K. I. Kellermann has 60 years of experience in radio astronomy including more than 50 years at NRAO. He is the former Chair of the IAU Historical Radio Astronomy Working Group, and editor of several books on the history of radio astronomy.
E. N. Bouton has been at NRAO for more than 40 years, first as Librarian and for the last 16 years as the Archivist.
S. S. Brandt is an historian of science who has worked with the NRAO Archives for the past eight years.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9783030323448 |
| ISBN 10 | 3030323447 |
| Title | Open Skies |
| Author | Kenneth I Kellermann |
| Series | Historical And Cultural Astronomy Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Springer Nature Switzerland AG |
| Year published | 2020-06-30 |
| Number of pages | 652 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |