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The story of helium and the birth of astrophysics / Biman B. Nath.
| Author/creator | Nath, Biman |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Springer, ©2013. |
| Description | xi, 274 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Astronomers' universe, 1614-659X Astronomers' universe. ^A706184 |
| Contents | The unbearable lightness of a 'noble' element -- From alchemy to chemistry -- From chemistry to the stars -- Father Secchi, the priest who became an astronomer -- Janssen, a traveling scientist -- Norman Lockyer, clerk turned astronomer -- James F. Tennant, soldier turned astronomer -- Guntur, the small town at the center of attention -- The perpetual eclipse of 1868 -- Lockyer and his cosmic hieroglyphics -- The ghost element that refused to be identified -- Helium on Earth -- The folklore and reality of the discovery of helium. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 9781461453628 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 1461453623 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QD181.H4 N38 2013 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |