DomainArticle in Journal
Title"Resolving the nebulae : the science and art of representing M51"
AuthorKessler, Elizabeth A.
Journal TitleStudies in History and Philosophy of Science
Journal Vol38
Journal Vol Issue38:2
Publication Date2007
Start-End Page477 — 491
Number Of Pages15 p.
Era Covered1845 — 2005
LanguageEnglish
ISSN13552198
Subject ClassificationAstronomy and cosmology
Person As SubjectParsons, William, 3rd earl of Rosse, 1800-1867
Place
CountryIreland : Great Britain
Notes

Compares drawings and engravings of M51 derived from Lord Rosse's observations at Birr Castle with the Hubble Space Telescope images to examine changes in the nebula's representation.

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