"The New Heavens" by George Ellery Hale is a book that explores the exciting progress in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics from the early 1900s. It looks at the incredible advancements made possible by the new tools and techniques being used at places like the Mount Wilson Observatory. The writing explains how our understanding of the universe grew, from early observations to the use of powerful instruments like the Hooker telescope. Readers can learn about the amazing work being done to measure huge stars and examine fascinating things in space like nebulas, gaining a better understanding of the universe's structure, the life cycles of stars, and the methods scientists use to unlock the secrets of the cosmos.
The New Heavens
By George Ellery Hale
Discover how scientists in the early 20th century used groundbreaking technology to unravel the universe's deepest mysteries, from measuring stars to exploring what makes up nebulas.
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About the AuthorGeorge Ellery Hale was an American astrophysicist, best known for his discovery of magnetic fields in sunspots, and as the leader or key figure in the planning or construction of several world-leading telescopes; namely, the 40-inch refracting telescope at Yerkes Observatory, 60-inch Hale reflecting telescope at Mount Wilson Observatory, 100-inch Hooker reflecting telescope at Mount Wilson, and the 200-inch Hale reflecting telescope at Palomar Observatory. He played a key role in the foundation of the International Union for Cooperation in Solar Research and the National Research Council, and in developing the California Institute of Technology into a leading research university.
George Ellery Hale was an American astrophysicist, best known for his discovery of magnetic fields in sunspots, and as the leader or key figure in the planning or construction of several world-leading telescopes; namely, the 40-inch refracting telescope at Yerkes Observatory, 60-inch Hale reflecting telescope at Mount Wilson Observatory, 100-inch Hooker reflecting telescope at Mount Wilson, and the 200-inch Hale reflecting telescope at Palomar Observatory. He played a key role in the foundation of the International Union for Cooperation in Solar Research and the National Research Council, and in developing the California Institute of Technology into a leading research university.
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