Cincinnati Observatory : Its Critical Role in the Birth and Evolution of Astronomy in America / by Stella Cottam, John E. Ventre.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cottam, Stella, author.

Ventre, John E., author.

Series:

Historical & Cultural Astronomy, 2509-3118

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physics--History.

Physics.

Astronomy--Observations.

Astronomy.

Space.

History of Physics and Astronomy.

Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.

Space Studies.

Local Subjects:

History of Physics and Astronomy.

Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.

Space Studies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (270 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2023.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2023.

Summary:

Previously dependent on Europe for scientific knowledge, the United States came into its own during the nineteenth century. A prime example of this is evident in the establishment of the Cincinnati Observatory, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Funded by the citizenry of that city, it was initiated, with ceremony, by the oration by former President John Quincy Adams, at the laying of the cornerstone in 1843. In this book, you will read about the Cincinnati Observatory's most notable contributions, big and small, that were made over the course of its years in existence. You will learn about the Observatory's role in primitive weather forecasting, star cataloging, and even advancements it helped to create during World War II. Now known as the Cincinnati Observatory Center, it is a functional observatory and a dedicated center of astronomy education for all ages. It continues to contribute a rich cultural and scientific history to its community and nation.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Astronomy Comes to Cincinnati

Chapter 2: John Quincy Adams - The Great Orator

Chapter 3: Birthplace of American Astronomy

Chapter 4: What's the Weather Going to Be, Professor?- Chapter 5: Ramping Up an Institution at a New Location

Chapter 6: 45 Years of Classical Astronomy

Chapter 7: Astronomy Survives the Depression

Chapter 8: Patriotism, Science, and Pop Culture

Chapter 9: Saving the Observatory

Chapter 10: Epilogue.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Cottam, Stella Cincinnati Observatory

ISBN:

3-031-46034-0