‘The Glass Universe’ – Dava Sobel . November’s edition of ‘Nature’ reviews ‘The Glass Universe’: ‘There are half a million photographic plates in the Harvard College Observatory collection, all unique. They date to the mid-1880s, and each can display the light from 50,000 stars. These fragments of the cosmos furthered our understanding of the Universe. They also reflect the dedication and intelligence of extraordinary women whose stories are more than astronomical history: they reveal lives of ambition, aspiration and brilliance. It takes a talented writer to interweave professional achievement with personal insight. By the time I finished ‘The Glass Universe’, Dava Sobel’s wonderful, meticulous account, it had moved me to tears Background photo credit: Anders Andersson @penguinrandomhouse
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‘The Glass Universe’ – Dava Sobel
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November’s edition of ‘Nature’ reviews ‘The Glass Universe’: ‘There are half a million photographic plates in the Harvard College Observatory collection, all unique. They date to the mid-1880s, and each can display the light from 50,000 stars. These fragments of the cosmos furthered our understanding of the Universe. They also reflect the dedication and intelligence of extraordinary women whose stories are more than astronomical history: they reveal lives of ambition, aspiration and brilliance. It takes a talented writer to interweave professional achievement with personal insight. By the time I finished ‘The Glass Universe’, Dava Sobel’s wonderful, meticulous account, it had moved me to tears.’ #Libtriptych #Libreriarecommends #bebetter #naturemagazine #badasswomenofscience
Background photo credit: Anders Andersson @penguinrandomhouse
‘The Glass Universe’ – Dava Sobel
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November’s edition of ‘Nature’ reviews ‘The Glass Universe’: ‘There are half a million photographic plates in the Harvard College Observatory collection, all unique. They date to the mid-1880s, and each can display the light from 50,000 stars. These fragments of the cosmos furthered our understanding of the Universe. They also reflect the dedication and intelligence of extraordinary women whose stories are more than astronomical history: they reveal lives of ambition, aspiration and brilliance. It takes a talented writer to interweave professional achievement with personal insight. By the time I finished ‘The Glass Universe’, Dava Sobel’s wonderful, meticulous account, it had moved me to tears.’ #Libtriptych #Libreriarecommends #bebetter #naturemagazine #badasswomenofscience
Background photo credit: Anders Andersson @penguinrandomhouse
