E. Walter Maunder

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The Science of the Stars (eBook, ePUB)

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In "The Science of the Stars," E. Walter Maunder presents a meticulous exploration of astronomical phenomena through a lens that combines scientific rigor with lyrical prose. The book navigates the complexities of starlight, stellar evolution, and cosmic structures, reflecting the burgeoning interest in astrophysics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Maunder's eloquent narrative is fortified by his own experiences as an observer and researcher, contributing to a rich dialogue on the interplay between scientific progress and public fascination with the cosmos. E. Walter Maunder was a prominent British astronomer whose work on solar phenomena and variable stars significantly influenced contemporary understanding in the field. His tenure at the Greenwich Observatory and later the Royal Astronomical Society instilled in him a deep appreciation for both observational data and public education in science. Maunder's quest to demystify the heavens through accessible writing was undoubtedly fueled by the excitement of his era, which balanced scientific advancement with the Romantic allure of the universe. For readers enamored with astronomy, "The Science of the Stars" is not merely a scientific text but a profound meditation on our place in the cosmos. Maunder's insights and engaging style make this book a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the universe, bridging the gap between science and the poetry of the night sky.

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Edward Walter Maunder was an English astronomer who lived from 12 April 1851 to 21 March 1928. His research into sunspots and the solar magnetic cycle led to the discovery of the Maunder Minimum, which lasted from 1645 to 1715. Maunder was born in London in 1851, the youngest child of a Wesleyan Society minister. He studied at King's College London but did not graduate. To fund his studies, he obtained a job in a London bank. Maunder returned to the Royal Observatory in 1873 as a spectroscopic assistant. He married Edith Hannah Bustin in 1875, and they had six children: four sons (one died in infancy) and two girls. Following Edith's death in 1888, he met Annie Scott Dill Russell (later Annie Russell Maunder, 1868-1947), a mathematician and astronomer trained at Cambridge's Girton College, with whom he cooperated for the rest of his life, in 1890. From 1890 through 1895, she worked as a "lady computer" at the Observatory. Maunder and Russell married in 1895. Annie Maunder became one of the Royal Astronomical Society's first female members in 1916.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Februar 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028236427
• Artikelnr.: 65977271