Explorer of the Universe: A Biography of George Ellery Hale

by Helen Wright

Overview

A reprint edition of a 1966 biography of foremost astronomer George Ellery Hale, who laid much of the foundation of modern astrophysics and observational cosmology. He's best known for the planning and building of the 200-inch Hale Telescope of the Palomar Mountain Observatory. This book features a new introduction by Allan Sandage and an index not included in the original work. Since the history of astrophysics is mostly undocumented, this work provides a rare look at Hale's scientific achievements: his invention of the spectroheliograph, his discovery of the magnetic nature of sunspots, and his legendary leadership in founding the Yerkes, Mount Wilson, and Palomar Mountain Observatories.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781563962493
Publisher:	American Inst. of Physics
Publication date:	03/15/1994
Series:	History of Modern Physics and Astronomy , #14
Edition description:	1994
Pages:	500
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.05(d)

Table of Contents

A reprint edition of a 1966 biography of foremost astronomer George Ellery Hale, who laid much of the foundation of modern astrophysics and observational cosmology. He's best known for the planning and building of the 200-inch Hale Telescope of the Palomar Mountain Observatory.

Editorial Reviews

Reprint of the 1966 edition (Dutton), with a new introduction and index. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with Hale's colleagues, associates, and friends, as well as many of the astronomers he inspired, the author presents an affectionate biography and a revealing look back at the birth and development of modern astrophysics. Hale's interest in astronomy was lifelong, and his career was remarkable, from his invention of the spectroheliograph, to his directorships of observatories. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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