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Author:

Finkbeiner, Ann K., 1943-

Title:

A grand and bold thing : an extraordinary new map of the universe ushering in a new era of discovery / Ann Finkbeiner.

Edition:

1st Free Press hardcover ed.

Publisher:

Free Press,

Copyright Date:

2010

Description:

ix, 223 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Three-dimensional imaging in astronomy.
Astronomical spectroscopy.
Astronomy--Charts, diagrams, etc.--Data processing.
Astronomical instruments--Technological innovations.
Galaxies--Observations.
Quasars--Observations.
Gunn, J. E.--(James Edward),--1938-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Stakes worth playing for -- Chicagoland -- Putting on the play -- Photometric war -- Running open loop -- First light -- Drift scanning -- Spectroscopic war -- Precision -- The virtual observatory -- Everything's different -- Jim again.

ISBN:

1416552162
9781416552161

OCLC:

(OCoLC)464593133

LCCN:

2010008533

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Ankeny)

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

CEAX572 -- Kirkwood Community College Library (Cedar Rapids)

PRAX771 -- Cowles Library (Des Moines)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)

DPPE403 -- Kendall Young Library (Webster City)