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James Lick's Monument
The Saga of Captain Richard Floyd and the Building of the Lick Observatory
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The construction of the Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton is brought to life through Helen Wright's detailed narrative, highlighting the visionary millionaire James Lick and Captain Richard Floyd's pivotal contributions. The account explores the unique challenges and personalities involved in creating the first high-altitude astronomical observatory, inaugurated in 1888. Enhanced by original historical photographs, this work serves as a significant resource for astronomy enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of astronomical studies.
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James Lick's Monument, Helen Wright
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- 2002
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- Title
- James Lick's Monument
- Subtitle
- The Saga of Captain Richard Floyd and the Building of the Lick Observatory
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Helen Wright
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9780521534550
- Category
- Nature in general
- Description
- The construction of the Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton is brought to life through Helen Wright's detailed narrative, highlighting the visionary millionaire James Lick and Captain Richard Floyd's pivotal contributions. The account explores the unique challenges and personalities involved in creating the first high-altitude astronomical observatory, inaugurated in 1888. Enhanced by original historical photographs, this work serves as a significant resource for astronomy enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of astronomical studies.