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This book deals with the evolution of X-ray astronomy during the initial phases of its development. Three transformations of astronomy as a discipline are highlighted: the augmentation of purely optical observations; the emergence of federal funding as the dominant source of financial support; and the greatly altered size and structure of the research community.Hirsh, Richard F. is the author of 'Glimpsing an Invisible Universe: The Emergence of X-Ray Astronomy' with ISBN 9780521312325 and ISBN 0521312329.
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