Further Adventures Of The Celestial Sleuth

Author : Donald W. Olson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319703206

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Further Adventures of the Celestial Sleuth by Donald W. Olson Pdf

From the author of "Celestial Sleuth" (2014), yet more mysteries in art, history, and literature are solved by calculating phases of the Moon, determining the positions of the planets and stars, and identifying celestial objects in paintings. In addition to helping to crack difficult cases, these studies spark our imagination and provide a better understanding of the skies. Weather archives, vintage maps, tides, historical letters and diaries, military records and the assistance of experts in related fields help with this work. For each historical event influenced by astronomy, there is a different kind of mystery to be solved. How did the changing tides affect an army's battle plans? How did the phases of the moon affect how an artist painted a landscape? Follow these exciting investigations with a master “celestial sleuth” as he tracks down the truth and helps unravel mysteries as far back as the Middle Ages and as recent as the iconic 1945 photograph of a kiss in Times Square on VJ Day. Topics or "cases" pursued were chosen for their wide public recognition and intrigue and involve artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet; historical events such as the campaigns of Braveheart in Scotland and battles in World War II and the Korean War; and literary authors such as Chaucer, Cervantes, Shakespeare, Byron, and Edgar Allan Poe.

Author : Donald W. Olson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461484035

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Celestial Sleuth by Donald W. Olson Pdf

For a general audience interested in solving mysteries in art, history, and literature using the methods of science, 'forensic astronomy' is a thrilling new field of exploration. Astronomical calculations are the basis of the studies, which have the advantage of bringing to readers both evocative images and a better understanding of the skies. Weather facts, volcano studies, topography, tides, historical letters and diaries, famous paintings, military records, and the friendly assistance of experts in related fields add variety, depth, and interest to the work. The chosen topics are selected for their wide public recognition and intrigue, involving artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Edvard Munch, and Ansel Adams; historical events such as the Battle of Marathon, the death of Julius Caesar, the American Revolution, and World War II; and literary authors such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Joyce, and Mary Shelley. This book sets out to answer these mysteries indicated with the means and expertise of astronomy, opening the door to a richer experience of human culture and its relationship with nature. Each subject is carefully analyzed. As an example using the study of sky paintings by Vincent van Gogh, the analytical method would include: - computer calculations of historical skies above France in the 19th century - finding and quoting the clues found in translations of original letters by Van Gogh - making site visits to France to determine the precise locations when Van Gogh set up his easel and what celestial objects are depicted. For each historical event influenced by astronomy, there would be a different kind of mystery to be solved. As an example: - How can the phase of the Moon and time of moonrise help to explain a turning point of the American Civil War - the fatal wounding of Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville in 1863? For each literary reference to astronomy, it was determined which celestial objects were being described and making an argument that the author is describing an actual event. For example, what was the date of the moonlit scene when Mary Shelley first had the idea for her novel “Frankenstein?” These and more fun riddles will enchant and delight the fan of art and astronomy.

Author : Donald W. Olson
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030955540

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Investigating Art, History, and Literature with Astronomy by Donald W. Olson Pdf

How can shadows determine the date and time of a painting by Johannes Vermeer? How did the Moon and tides cause the loss of King John’s crown jewels? 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. Follow along as Professor Olson then explores twenty real-world cases where astronomy has helped answer unresolved questions or correct longstanding interpretations about an event. Examples involve artists such as Vermeer, Monet, and O’Keeffe; the historical exploits of Alexander the Great, the desert travels of the Death Valley ’49ers, and a meeting between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill in Marrakech; and literary works by Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Longfellow. 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. “Many people have a passion for art, or world history, or great literature, or even astronomy — but seldom in all these things at once. This remarkable book by Donald Olson of Texas State University will put you in touch with such seemingly unrelated endeavors. It will open your eyes and broaden your mind as little else could.” Roger W. Sinnott, Sky & Telescope

Author : Donald W. Olson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1461484049

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Celestial Sleuth by Donald W. Olson Pdf

Author : D. A. Jenkins
Publisher : Springer
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319188515

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First Light and Beyond by D. A. Jenkins Pdf

Amateur astronomers who have been disappointed by the results of an observing session can take comfort in the guidance of this book, which advises how to still gain useful experience in seemingly "failed" nights at the telescope. In a world with imperfect seeing conditions, incredible observing sessions are often mixed with less inspiring ones, discouraging the amateur observer. This book is designed to minimize subsequent disappointment for astronomers who encounter a few bad observing sessions, helping novice observers take something worthwhile away each and every time they go out under the night sky, regardless of the observations that were originally planned. Almost every observer remembers his first sight of ringed Saturn, hanging in the blackness of space. Practitioners agree that there is something special about visual observing. Real-time observations at the eyepiece can provide fleeting yet intense feelings that connect us with the universe in unique ways. But when expectations aren't met at the eyepiece, there are other ways to profit from the practice of astronomy. These rewards, though less showy, are well worth cultivating. This is a book that will help the reader see what constitutes a “successful” visual observing session. It explains the nature of the objects that the observer is seeing and advises how best to use their equipment. There are many hints and tips about how best to locate, recall, and record observations, including suggestions for trips to areas where there are dark skies and to public observatories. Amateur astronomy is a journey from the urban backyard all the way to dark rural skies, and with this guide the journey can be smooth.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1550 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : New York (N.Y.)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105006689082

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New York by Anonim Pdf

Author : Deanna Raybourn
Publisher : MIRA
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780369718082

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The Dead Travel Fast by Deanna Raybourn Pdf

A husband, a family, a comfortable life: Theodora Lestrange wants nothing to do with it all. With a modest inheritance and the three gowns that comprise her entire wardrobe, Theodora leaves Edinburgh—and a disappointed suitor—far behind. She is bound for Rumania, where tales of vampires are still whispered, to visit an old friend and write the book that will bring her true independence. She arrives at a magnificent, decaying castle in the Carpathians, replete with eccentric inhabitants: the ailing dowager, the troubled steward, and her own fearful friend, Cosmina. But all are outstripped in dark glamour by the castle's master, Count Andrei Dragulescu. Bewildering and bewitching in equal measure, the brooding nobleman ignites Theodora's imagination and awakens passions in her that she can neither deny nor conceal. His allure is superlative, his dominion over the superstitious town, absolute—and he is determined to bring Theodora under his sway. Before her sojourn ends—or her novel is complete—Theodora will be forever changed. For obsession can prove fatal… and she is in danger of falling prey to more than just desire. Previously Published.

Author : Chicago Public Library
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1916
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NYPL:33433069267437

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Book Bulletin by Chicago Public Library Pdf

Author : Andrew Cartmel
Publisher : London Bridge
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1991-12-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0426203674

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Cat's Cradle by Andrew Cartmel Pdf

The script editor of the Doctor Who television series from 1987 to 1989 returns with the second adventure in the Cat's Cradle series of Doctor Who novels. As destruction of the environment reaches the point of no return, multinational corporations and super-rich individuals unite in a desperate effort. If Earth is to survive, somebody has to stop them. . . .

Author : James Knowlson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 0521822580

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Images of Beckett by James Knowlson Pdf

Essays by Beckett's biographer and friend and hitherto unknown photographs by one of the leading theatre photographers in the field.

Author : Chicago Public Library
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1915
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015036853979

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Book Bulletin of the Chicago Public Library by Chicago Public Library Pdf

Author : Ronald Stoyan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781009364041

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Atlas of the Messier Objects by Ronald Stoyan Pdf

The first edition of this stunning reference atlas was hailed as the most comprehensive, detailed, and beautiful account of the Messier objects then available. The second edition of the Atlas continues this trend, with thoroughly updated astrophysical, historical, and observational information and new large-scale color photos for every object.

Author : Deanna Raybourn
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780698198456

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A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn Pdf

The “wickedly clever and devilishly amusing”* Veronica Speedwell returns for a rousing adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of the Lady Julia Grey Mysteries. London, 1887. At the Curiosity Club, a ladies-only establishment for daring and intrepid women, Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell meets the mysterious Lady Sundridge, who begs her to take on an impossible task—saving society art patron Miles Ramsforth from execution. Ramsforth, accused of the brutal murder of his mistress, Artemisia, will face the hangman’s noose in a week’s time if the real killer is not found. But Lady Sundridge is not all that she seems, and unmasking her true identity is only the first of many secrets Veronica must uncover. Together with her natural-historian colleague, Stoker, Veronica races against time to find the true murderer. From a Bohemian artists’ colony to a royal palace to a subterranean grotto with a decadent history, the investigation proves to be a very perilous undertaking indeed... *SusanElia MacNeal

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1320 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Motion pictures
ISBN : OSU:32435063599930

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Box Office by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1260 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1988-07
Category : Libraries
ISBN : UVA:X002007275

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Library Journal by Anonim Pdf