Australian Astronomer John Tebbutt The Life and World of the Man on the $100 Note

The first book written on the life and scientific work of a great Australian astronomer who worked independently from the time he established his first observatory at 27 until his death in 1916 at the age of 82. He was internationally respected, discovered two great comets (in 1861 and 1881) and his observatory was placed on the official British, American, French and German lists of world observatories. In addition to appearing on the Australian $100 note, Tebbutt has been honoured by having a crater on the moon named after him. Includes a glossary and an index. The author is a consultant in science studies and lectures and carries out research in astronomy and physics.Bhathal, Ragbir is the author of 'Australian Astronomer John Tebbutt The Life and World of the Man on the $100 Note' with ISBN 9780864175229 and ISBN 0864175221.