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The astronomer's chair : a visual and cultural history /

Nasim, Omar W., 1976-

The astronomer's chair : a visual and cultural history / Omar W. Nasim. - xiii, 295 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages [249]-279) and index.

"A historical and cultural study of astronomers' chairs, their design and function, and their connection to 19th-century concepts of race, class, gender, and power"--

ISBN: 9780262045537

LCCN: 2020047211

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Astronomy--Equipment and supplies--History.
Chairs--History.
Chair design--History.

Subjects--Index Terms: Astronomical observing chairs

LC Class. No.: QB85.8 / .N37 2021

Dewey Class. No.: 522/.5

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