George Ellery Hale

by Walter S. Adams

Book Overview

""George Ellery Hale"" by Walter S. Adams is a biographical account of the life and work of one of the most prominent astronomers of the 20th century. George Ellery Hale was a pioneer in the field of astrophysics and a driving force behind the development of modern astronomy. The book traces his life from his childhood in Chicago to his education at MIT and Harvard, his work at the Yerkes Observatory and the Mount Wilson Observatory, and his contributions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163192104
• ISBN13: 9781163192108
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"