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Master of Galactic Astronomy: A Biography of Jan Hendrik Oort

Af: Pieter C. van der Kruit Engelsk Paperback

Master of Galactic Astronomy: A Biography of Jan Hendrik Oort

Af: Pieter C. van der Kruit Engelsk Paperback
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This accessible and entertaining biography chronicles the life and triumphs of astronomer Jan Hendrik Oort, who helped lay the foundations of modern astronomy in the 20th century. The book puts into context some of Oort''s most significant achievements, including his discovery that the Milky Way rotates, as well as his famous hypothesis that our Solar System is surrounded by a reservoir of comets — now simply known as the Oort Cloud.

Written by Oort’s former student, this fascinating story also delves into Oort’s pivotal role in the foundation of major astronomical facilities, including radio telescopes in the Netherlands and the European Southern Observatory (ESO), which now operates the most successful astronomical observatories in the world.

The book draws extensively on new archival research through the Oort Archives, along with personal reminiscences by Oort’s son and astronomer-grandson, to paint a more detailed picture of Oort’s life not just as an astronomer, but also as a husband, father, and citizen. The strong public interest in comets triggered by the Rosetta mission to comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko and the recently discovered interstellar comet in the Solar System make this book particularly timely.

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This accessible and entertaining biography chronicles the life and triumphs of astronomer Jan Hendrik Oort, who helped lay the foundations of modern astronomy in the 20th century. The book puts into context some of Oort''s most significant achievements, including his discovery that the Milky Way rotates, as well as his famous hypothesis that our Solar System is surrounded by a reservoir of comets — now simply known as the Oort Cloud.

Written by Oort’s former student, this fascinating story also delves into Oort’s pivotal role in the foundation of major astronomical facilities, including radio telescopes in the Netherlands and the European Southern Observatory (ESO), which now operates the most successful astronomical observatories in the world.

The book draws extensively on new archival research through the Oort Archives, along with personal reminiscences by Oort’s son and astronomer-grandson, to paint a more detailed picture of Oort’s life not just as an astronomer, but also as a husband, father, and citizen. The strong public interest in comets triggered by the Rosetta mission to comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko and the recently discovered interstellar comet in the Solar System make this book particularly timely.

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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 356
ISBN-13: 9783030555504
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 303055550X
Kategori: Astrofysik
Udg. Dato: 12 maj 2022
Længde: 0mm
Bredde: 155mm
Højde: 235mm
Forlag: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Oplagsdato: 12 maj 2022
Forfatter(e): Pieter C. van der Kruit
Forfatter(e) Pieter C. van der Kruit

Kategori Astrofysik

ISBN-13 9783030555504

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Paperback

Sider 356

Udgave

Længde 0mm

Bredde 155mm

Højde 235mm

Udg. Dato 12 maj 2022

Oplagsdato 12 maj 2022

Forlag Springer Nature Switzerland AG

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