Looking Up: A History Of The Royal Astronomical Society Of Canada
- Publisher
- Dundurn Press
- Initial publish date
- Jan 1994
- Category
- History, Astronomy, General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550022087
- Publish Date
- Jan 1994
- List Price
- $34.99
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Description
In 1868, eight people came together to form the Toronto Astronomical Club. Today, more than 3,000 members from Canada, the U.S. and overseas make up the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Explore the history of the society and the allure of astronomy in Looking Up: A History of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
About the author
R. Peter Broughton was president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada from 1992 to 1994. His service and extensive writing on the history of astronomy led the International Astronomical Union to name a minor planet in his honour.
