George Ellery Hale

by Walter S. Adams

Book Overview

""George Ellery Hale"" by Walter S. Adams is a biography of the renowned American astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of astrophysics. The book traces Hale's life from his early years, through his education and career, to his eventual death in 1938. Hale is credited with founding several major observatories, including the Yerkes Observatory and the Mount Wilson Observatory, and played a key role in the development of the field...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432595091
• ISBN13: 9781432595098
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"