by David Clarke (Author)
Shows how Astronomy contributed to the educational enlightenment of Glasgow, to its society and to its commerce. This scientific history includes the story of Glasgow's 'Big Bang' of 1863, the controversy over 'Astronomer Royal for Scotland' and a historical survey of the eight observatories that once populated Glasgow.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 24 May 2013
ISBN 10: 0748678905
ISBN 13: 9780748678907