The northern lights: The true story of the man who unlocked the secrets of the Aurora Borealis / Lucy Jago.
A portrait of Norwegian scientist Kristian Birkeland explores his lifelong quest to uncover the mystery of the aurora borealis and explains how his work transformed modern understanding of the aurora borealis, electromagnetism, comets, and the sun.
Record details
- ISBN: 0375409807
- ISBN: 9780375409806
- Physical Description: 297 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Knopf, 2001.
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Part I Aurora Borealis 1 -- 1 Odin's Messengers 3 -- 2 Land of the Lapps 13 -- 3 Castle 29 -- 4 A Warning 47 -- 5 "Riddle Solved!" 61 -- 6 Cannon 85 -- 7 Mad Dogs 100 -- Part II Terrella 117 -- 8 Explosion! 119 -- 9 Furnace 130 -- 10 Ida 147 -- 11 Looking Back from Space 161 -- 12 Divine Option 177 -- 13 Vast, Infinite Space 190 -- Part III Zodiacal Light 207 -- 14 Dusty Disc 209 -- 15 War 229 -- 16 Letters from Home 245 -- 17 Brittle Remains 255. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Birkeland, Kr. (Kristian), 1867-1917. Auroras. |
Available copies
- 10 of 10 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 10 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 538 JAG (Text) | 36015000685343 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
