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Popular astronomy now online
Have you ever wondered how 18th- and 19th-century scientists explained the universe? We've recently published a new section on Collections Online called Popular Astronomy, which reveals through our collections how genteel ladies, gentlemen and even the general public were learning...
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Posted by Harvey Edser (Web Editor) on January 27, 2010 1:54 PM
Hot off the press - The Telescope: A Short History
Today, I'm pleased to say, sees the publication of a new book I've written on the history of the telescope. The book has been brought out in celebration of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 and to mark the...
Posted by Richard Dunn on March 26, 2009 9:00 AM
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