The Andromeda Galaxy and the Rise of Modern Astronomy

278 Pages·2012·5.99 MB·English

by  David Schultz (auth.)

Astronomers’ Universe
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David Schultz
The Andromeda Galaxy
and the Rise of Modern
Astronomy
David Schultz
Hamline University
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
ISSN 1614-659X
ISBN 978-1-4614-3048-3 ISBN 978-1-4614-3049-0 (eBook)
DOI 10.1007/978-1-4614-3049-0
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For Richard DeLuca,
my first astronomy teacher.
Thank you.

Acknowledgments
Thanks go out to so many individuals who helped make this
book possible. First thanks go to Alex Hons and Wayne Orchis-
ton, my astronomy professors at James Cook University, as well
as my classmates. All of them were patient and supportive of my
research. I especially wish to acknowledge Wayne; it was under
him that much of the preliminary research on the Andromeda
Galaxy was done.
Before these individuals stands Richard DeLuca – my first
astronomy teacher. His classes at the Roberson Planetarium in
Binghamton, New York, inspired me beyond words.
But beyond my astronomy professors, I also thank many other
professors across programs in philosophy and political science. As
the reader shall find, this book crosses many fields of study as it
examines astronomy and the Andromeda Galaxy. It is this inter-
disciplinary approach that in part makes this book unique and
such a pleasure to have written.
The Minnesota Astronomical Society members also deserve
special recognition. Their enthusiasm for astronomy is an inspira-
tion to me.
Finally Helene my wife deserves acknowledgement for listen-
ing to me discuss the topic of the Andromeda Galaxy way more
than any person should. Her patience with me is remarkable.
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About the Author
David Schultz is an avid amateur astronomer with a master’s
degree in astronomy from James Cook University. He is a Hamline
University professor in the School of Business, where he teaches
classes in government ethics, public policy, and public adminis-
tration. He also holds appointments at the Hamline University
and Minnesota schools of law, where he teaches election law, pro-
fessional responsibility, and state constitutional law. Professor
Schultz is the author of more than 25 books and 80 articles. In
addition to a degree in astronomy, he has a Ph.D. in political sci-
ence and a law degree from the University of Minnesota, a masters
of law from the University of London, a masters degree in political
science from Rutgers University, a masters degree in philosophy
from Binghamton University, and a bachelors degree in political
science and philosophy from Binghamton University.
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