How America's Perception of the Skies Changed
This award-winning book explores how spectacular astronomical events in the late 1800s sparked widespread interest in astronomy among Americans. It highlights key occurrences like solar eclipses and Venus transits, which inspired public fascination and supported the growth of the scientific community in the U.S., shaping modern amateur astronomy.
Trials, Tribulations, Telescopes and Transits
Dr. Orchiston, a leading expert in New Zealand astronomy, presents a collection of his studies, covering topics from traditional Maori astronomy to 19th-century observatories. The work highlights historical nautical astronomy during Cook's voyages and the evolution of amateur astronomy, offering a thorough exploration of New Zealand's rich astronomical heritage.
Rebuilding and Strengthening the Foundations of Australian Astronomy
This book marks the centennial of Tebbutt's death with a major biographical account surveying his scientific contributions to astronomy, prefaced with a foreword by Sir Patrick Moore. During the second half of the nineteenth century, Tebbutt was Australia's foremost astronomer. He devoted his time and funds to astronomy, and built a truly international reputation that far surpassed Australia's leading professional astronomers of the day. This book marks the centennial of Tebbutt's death with a major biographical account. Tebbutt's remarkable record of achievement extends over more than half a century. Orchiston's book covers the whole of Tebbutt's career, from his yearly observatory reports and comet discoveries to his time as the first president of Sydney's branch of the British Astronomical Association.