George Ellery Hale - Paperback

by Walter S. Adams (Author)

""George Ellery Hale"" by Walter S. Adams is a biography of the renowned American astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of astrophysics. The book traces Hale's life from his early years, through his education and career, to his eventual death in 1938. Hale is credited with founding several major observatories, including the Yerkes Observatory and the Mount Wilson Observatory, and played a key role in the development of the field of astrophysics. The book provides a detailed account of Hale's scientific achievements, including his work on the nature of sunspots and the discovery of magnetic fields in stars. It also explores his personal life, including his struggles with mental illness and his relationships with his family and colleagues. Overall, ""George Ellery Hale"" is a fascinating account of one of the most important figures in the history of astronomy and astrophysics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.