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The Glass Universe

The Hidden History of the Women Who Took the Measure of the Stars
By Dava Sobel
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The Glass Universe by Dava Sobel delves into the pivotal contributions of women at the Harvard College Observatory during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These remarkable female "computers" processed and analysed a wealth of astronomical data captured on glass photographic plates. Their groundbreaking work laid the foundation for some major astronomical discoveries, all while fighting for recognition in a male-dominated field.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the history of science and women's contributions to astronomy. It vividly brings to life the story of pioneering women who transformed our understanding of the stars, using innovative techniques with photographic plates. This biographical account offers a compelling insight into the blend of personal ambition and scientific discovery.

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The Glass Universe

'A biographical orrery - intricate, complex and fascinating' The Observer 'A peerless intellectual biography. The Glass Universe shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves' The Economist #1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science

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AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR

‘A peerless intellectual biography. The Glass Universe shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves’ - The Economist

#1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science.

Before they even had the right to vote, a group of remarkable women were employed by Harvard College Observatory as ‘Human Computers’ to interpret the observations made via telescope by their male counterparts each night.

The author of Longitude, Galileo’s Daughter, and The Planets shines light on the hidden history of these extraordinary women who changed the burgeoning field of astronomy and our understanding of the stars and our place in the universe.

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The Glass Universe by Dava Sobel receives praise for its engaging and meticulous narrative, blending professional achievements with personal insights and moving some readers to tears. Critics commend Sobel for making a significant part of astronomy's history accessible and for her sympathetic storytelling, which relies on rich archival materials. The book is described as a joy to read and praised for capturing the intricate collaborations necessary to unlock stellar mysteries, delivered with Sobel's characteristic elegance and wit.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007548200

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 336

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Biography & Memoir Dava Sobel Education & Reference Featured Non-Fiction Science & Nature Science & Technology Biographies

About the Author

Dava Sobel is the author of the international bestseller, Longitude, the bestselling Pulitzer Prize finalist Galileo's Daughter, The Planets, A More Perfect Heaven, And the Sun Stood Still, and The Glass Universe, and co-author of The Illustrated Longitude. She is the recipient of the Individual Public Service Award from the National Science Board, the Bradford Washburn Award, the Kumpke-Roberts Award from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, and a Guggenheim Fellowship, among other honors. A former New York Times science reporter and current editor of the "Meter" poetry column in Scientific American, she lives on Long Island.

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