EAN: 9783030555504

SPRINGER BIOGRAPHIES MASTER OF GALACTIC ASTRO...

This accessible and entertaining biography chronicles the life and triumphs of astronomer Jan
Hendrik Oort  who helped lay the foundations of modern astronomy in the 20th century. The book
puts into context some of Oort's most significant achievements  including his discovery that
the Milky Way rotates  as well as his famous hypothesis that our Solar System is surrounded by
a reservoir of comets - now simply known as the Oort Cloud. Written by Oort's former student 
this fascinating story also delves into Oort's pivotal role in the foundation of major
astronomical facilities  including radio telescopes in the Netherlands and the European
Southern Observatory (ESO)  which now operates the most successful astronomical observatories
in the world.The book draws extensively on new archival research through the Oort Archives 
along with personal reminiscences by Oort's son and astronomer-grandson  to paint a more
detailed picture of Oort's life not just as an astronomer  but also as a husband  father  and
citizen. The strong public interest in comets triggered by the Rosetta mission to comet 67P
Churyumov-Gerasimenko and the recently discovered interstellar comet in the Solar System make
this book particularly timely.

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