Course materials on the development of modern astronomy, 1900-1970

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Course materials on the development of modern astronomy, 1900-1970

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Consists of drafts of the text, reader, and teachers' guide for Case Studies on the Development of Modern Astronomy (1900-1940), a curriculum supplement on galactic and extragalactic astronomy intended for undergraduates. The three units of the reader: Early Controversies Over the Size of the Universe, Galactic Structure, and Extragalactic Nebulae, contain copies of primary documents such as correspondence, unpublished manuscripts, and workbooks. This material was compiled during an educational project directed by Richard Berendzen (1969-1970).

.75 linear ft. (1 box)

American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library

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Boston University. Department of Astronomy.

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A private university founded in Boston, Mass. in 1839. From the description of Course materials on the development of modern astronomy, 1900-1970 (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80262190 ...

Berendzen, Richard

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