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Under the Southern Cross : a brief history of astronomy in Australia
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Under the Southern Cross : a brief history of astronomy in Australia

by R. S. Bhathal, Graeme White

This selective study traces the history of Australian astronomy from the Dreamtime to the present day. Based on a series of lectures, it introduces general readers to the achievements of local astronomers and the scope of contemporary research.

Accession 33904 ISBN 0864173768 Publisher Kangaroo Press
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