by Bernard Lovell · Macmillan · tapa dura · ISBN 9780333551950
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In 'Astronomer by Chance', Sir Bernard Lovell recounts his life and how a chance event in 1939 led him to become one of the pioneers of radio astronomy. From the idea that radar used for detecting enemy aircraft might have greater potential, he developed a telescope capable of investigating the distant regions of the universe. The famous telescopes at Jodrell Bank have played a critical role in the discovery of unknown objects in the universe and have raised questions that lie at the heart of contemporary astronomy and astrophysics. Bernard Lovell's story is one of chance, tenacity, and infinite resourcefulness in the face of technical and bureaucratic difficulties. To read his account is also to see how the image and reality of science have changed in his lifetime, partly through his own work.
