About this title: Although less well known outside the field than Edwin Hubble, Walter Baade was arguably the most influential observational astronomer of the twentieth century. Written by a fellow astronomer deeply familiar with Baade and his work, this is the first biography of this major figure in American astronomy. In it, Donald Osterbrock suggests that Baade ...
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Edition: 1st Edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780691049366ISBN:069104936X
Description: Very Fine in Very Fine jacket. 0.97 x 9.46 x 6.40. 1st Printing. Crisp Tight Clean copy! Pre-eminent observational astronomer in the mid-20th century. 256 pages. read more
Description: New. "Osterbrock's narrative and the arguments that pervade it advance an original interpretation of one of the twentieth century's most significant astronomers. Based on extensive research in the archives, this biography of "Walter Baade" is an impressive contribution to the history of astronom. "— Karl Hufbauer, author of "Exploring the Sun" ISBN10: 069104936X. read more
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Description: New. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. "Osterbrock's narrative and the arguments that pervade it advance an original interpretation of one of the twentieth century's most significant astronomers. Based on extensive research in the archives, this biography of "Walter Baade" is an impressive contribution to the history of astronom. "— Karl Hufbauer, author of "Exploring the Sun" ISBN10: ... read more
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