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Investigating art, history, and literature with astronomy : determining time, place, and other hidden details linked to the stars

Title
Investigating art, history, and literature with astronomy : determining time, place, and other hidden details linked to the stars / Donald W. Olson.
Author
Olson, Donald W.
Publication
  • Cham : Springer ; Chichester, UK : in association with Praxis Publishing, [2022]
  • ©2022

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Description
xviii, 336 pages : illustrations (some color); 24 cm.
Summary
In his newest book, Professor Olson, author of Celestial Sleuth and Further Adventures of the Celestial Sleuth, explores how astronomical clues can uncover fascinating new details about art, history, and literature. He begins with an accessible introduction to amateur ?celestial sleuthing,? showing how to use your astronomical knowledge, software, archives, vintage maps, historical letters and diaries, military records, and other resources to investigate the past. Packed with dozens of full-color illustrations, this book will enrich your knowledge of the past and equip you with all the tools you?ll need to become a celestial sleuth yourself.
Series Statement
Springer Praxis books, 2626-8760
Uniform Title
Springer Praxis books.
Subject
  • Astronomy > History
  • Astronomy in art
  • Astronomy in literature
  • Astronomy
Genre/Form
  • History.
  • Informational works.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Call Number
JQE 22-570
ISBN
  • 3030955532
  • 9783030955533
OCLC
1290430168
Author
Olson, Donald W., author.
Title
Investigating art, history, and literature with astronomy : determining time, place, and other hidden details linked to the stars / Donald W. Olson.
Publisher
Cham : Springer ; Chichester, UK : in association with Praxis Publishing, [2022]
Copyright Date
©2022
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Series
Springer Praxis books, 2626-8760
Springer Praxis books.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Research Call Number
JQE 22-570
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