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

Author

Biographical note

The author is a Melbourne-based researcher and writer.