{"product_id":"the-reminiscences-of-an-astronomer-paperback-9781108013918","title":"The Reminiscences of an Astronomer (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108013918","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Reminiscences of an Astronomer\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe autobiography of Simon Newcomb (1835–1903), describing his work and scientific achievements as an astronomer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSimon Newcomb (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108013918, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 20 May 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e444 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.5 cm, 0.56 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSimon Newcomb (1835–1903) was an astronomer and mathematician remembered for his work in recalculating the major astronomical constants to a new international standard. He was a founding member of the American Astronomical Society and became its first president in 1899. Although Newcomb's mathematical work is well known, this autobiography, first published in 1903, focuses on his achievements and work as an astronomer. In it he provides an account of his scientific research with comments on his approach, which together with his descriptions of scientific discoveries and collaborations occurring in Washington DC  show the variety of scientific research being conducted in the United States in the late nineteenth century. His detailed descriptions of how telescopes were used, together with accounts of his experience of working conditions in various observatories, provide valuable insights into astronomical research methods in the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. The world of cold and darkness\u003cbr\u003e 2. Dr. Foshay\u003cbr\u003e 3. The world of sweetness and light\u003cbr\u003e 4. Life and work at an observatory\u003cbr\u003e 5. Great telescopes and their works\u003cbr\u003e 6. The transits of Venus\u003cbr\u003e 7. The Lick Observatory\u003cbr\u003e 8. The author's scientific work\u003cbr\u003e 9. Scientific Washington\u003cbr\u003e 10. Scientific England\u003cbr\u003e 11. Men and things in England\u003cbr\u003e 12. The old and the new Washington\u003cbr\u003e 13. Miscellanea\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Solar system: the Sun \u0026amp; planets [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Solar system: the Sun \u0026amp; planets\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Solar%20system:%20the%20Sun%20\u0026amp;%20planets%20%5BPGS%5D%22\"\u003ePGS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004623016216,"sku":"9781108013918","price":34.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108013918i_26ae19d9-2c5c-4ff7-8e2b-fd6654d4a878.jpg?v=1694869287","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-reminiscences-of-an-astronomer-paperback-9781108013918","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}