Kristian Birkeland the first space scientist /
"At the beginning of the 20th century Kristian Birkeland (1867-1917), a Norwegian scientist of insatiable curiosity, addressed questions that had vexed European scientists for centuries. Why do the northern lights appear overhead when the Earth's magnetic field is disturbed? How are magnet...
Main Author: | Egeland, Alv, 1932- |
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Other Authors: | Burke, William J., SpringerLink (Online Service) |
Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Dordrecht, the Netherlands ; New York :
Springer,
©2005.
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Physical Description: |
1 online resource (vii, 221 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits. |
Series: |
Astrophysics and space science library ;
v. 325. |
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CMU Electronic Access
Electronic Resource Click HereLocation | Call Number: | Status |
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CMU Electronic Access | Available |