Atop a mesa one mile west of downtown Flagstaff; Arizona; sits Lowell Observatory; an astronomical research facility steeped in tradition. Percival Lowell; scion of a Boston Brahmin family; initially established his observatory in 1894 to study the possibility of intelligent life on Mars. Lowell widely popularized his controversial theories; sparking debate among both the scientific community and lay public. In the following years; the observatory�s astronomers made several discoveries that dramatically altered our understanding of space; including Clyde Tombaugh�s discovery of Pluto in 1930 and V.M. Slipher�s detection of the expanding nature of the universe in 1912. Decades later; Apollo astronauts visited as part of their training to fly to the moon. These stories and others offer a glimpse of the scientific discovery; community pride; and personal triumph that define Lowell Observatory.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A History of a Long Gone Piece of The Boston Subway SystemBy Frederick S. GoethelWhether to call the El a part of the subway system or the rail system in Boston could be put up for debate; but however you look at it; it is a part of transportation in Boston that is long gone and forgotten by most. This book is a pictorial and written history of the EL with information about its route and how it was constructed.Although I lived in Boston for the first 25 years of my life; I only have vague memories of there ever having been an elevated system. It was interesting to read about the system; how they overcame difficulties in construction and why it was taken down as early as it was. My only complaint is that the book is heavily laden with information about the early days of the system; but very late of the later days just prior to its destruction.If you are interested in the history of Boston or of various forms of mass transit; this is an excellent book that will be a fun and informative read.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Robert A. DraheimA good book on the history of the Mass Transit System.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. No issues!By James MelloniNo issues.
