A Comet of the Enlightenment: Anders Johan Lexell's Life and Discoveries

by Johan C.-E. Stén

Book Overview

1 Setting the scene.- 2 The humble beginnings.- 3 New prospects in Saint Petersburg.- 4 Formation of an Academician.- 5 Professor of astronomy.- 6 Professional relations and correspondence.- 7 Academic events in Saint Petersburg.- 8 Lexell's work in mathematics.- 9 Academic Journey 1780-1781.- 10 Return to an Academy in crisis.- 12 A sketch of Lexell's personality.- 13 Conclusion.- 14 Appendices.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 331934532X
• ISBN13: 9783319345321
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Birkhauser
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"