After an astonishing astronomical discovery was made near Melbourne, two scientists jostled for possession of the world’s largest iron meteorite. At a time of growing national awareness in Australia, colonial scientists challenged imperial assumptions of ownership of discoveries of interest. At stake was a glittering prize, and a chance to gain an other-worldly talisman of local identity. We discover who prevailed.
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The Cranbourne meteorite was a discovery of major scientific interest, and colonial/imperial scientific controversy.
Product details
ISBN
9781923068728
Published
2024-04-18
Publisher
Australian Scholarly Publishing
Height
229 mm
Width
152 mm
Age
P, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
186
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