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The glass universe : how the ladies of the Harvard Observatory took the measure of the stars / Dava Sobel.

Sobel, Dava. (Author).

Summary:

The little-known true story of the unexpected and remarkable contributions to astronomy made by a group of women working in the Harvard College Observatory from the late 1800s through the mid-1900s. -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780670016952 : HRD
  • ISBN: 0670016950 : HRD
  • Physical Description: xii, 324 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: New York, New York : Viking, [2016]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subject: Women in astronomy > Massachusetts > History.
Women mathematicians > Massachusetts > History.
Astronomy > History > 19th century.
Astronomy > History > 20th century.
Harvard College Observatory.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Skagit Evergreen Libraries. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at La Conner Swinomish Library District. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at La Conner Regional Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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La Conner Regional Library 522.19 SOBEL 104734 NON FICTION Available -

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