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The Royal Astronomical Society, the oldest such organisation in the world, was founded in 1820. Following its centenary, this historical survey appeared in 1923. Comprising chapters contributed by leading astronomers of the early twentieth century, the work is particularly valuable for its inclusion of extracts from primary sources.

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Preface; 1. 1820–30 H. H. Turner; 2. 1830–40 J. L. E. Dreyer; 3. 1840–50 R. A. Sampson; 4. 1850–60 E. H. Grove-Hills; 5. 1860–70 H. F. Newall; 6. 1870–80 H. P. Hollis; 7. 1880–1920 J. L. E. Dreyer; Index.

History of the Royal Astronomical Society 18201920

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 3/20/2014 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108068604, 978-1108068604
      ISBN10: 110806860X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The Royal Astronomical Society, the oldest such organisation in the world, was founded in 1820. Following its centenary, this historical survey appeared in 1923. Comprising chapters contributed by leading astronomers of the early twentieth century, the work is particularly valuable for its inclusion of extracts from primary sources.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; 1. 1820–30 H. H. Turner; 2. 1830–40 J. L. E. Dreyer; 3. 1840–50 R. A. Sampson; 4. 1850–60 E. H. Grove-Hills; 5. 1860–70 H. F. Newall; 6. 1870–80 H. P. Hollis; 7. 1880–1920 J. L. E. Dreyer; Index.

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