Exploring the History of New Zealand Astronomy: Trials, Tribulations, Telescopes and Transits

by Wayne Orchiston

Book Overview

Dr. Orchiston is a foremost authority on the subject of New Zealand astronomy, and here are the collected papers of his fruitful studies in this area, including both those published many years ago and new material. The papers herein review traditional Maori astronomy, examine the appearance of nautical astronomy practiced by Cook and his astronomers on their various stopovers in New Zealand during their three voyagers to the South Seas, and also explore...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319225650
• ISBN13: 9783319225654
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 688 Pages
• Weight: 3.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.2" x 9.5"