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Life of an Astronomer Paperback – January 30, 2023

by Helmut A Abt (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating
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Helmut Abt opted for astronomy as a vocation because... well, it was fun. Dr. Abt will delight readers with this light-hearted memoir of a career in 20th century astrophysics, its challenges, its participants, and the fascinating places in the world he visited. With humor and insight he takes readers on the journey of a lifetime filled with stars and exciting adventures. Among other stories, he tells how he located the site of the first national observatory at Kitt Peak in the Arizona desert, and about the joys of being the chief editor of the Astrophysical Journal for 29 years, plus how he helped the Chinese get started in astrophysics, and about his work on double stars that led to the discovery of exoplanets, all interspersed with tales of his travels to dozens of interesting places.

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  1. Print length
    218 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Leavitt Peak Press
  4. Publication date
    January 30, 2023
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.59 x 11 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1957956704
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1957956701
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Leavitt Peak Press (January 30, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 218 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1957956704
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1957956701
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.52 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.59 x 11 inches
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  • Jordan Riley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a good read!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2023
    Good job, Helmut and Leavitt Peak Press!
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