Had Astra Historia - The 2026 Doggett Prize, Part 2

Had Astra Historia - The 2026 Doggett Prize, Part 2

Published: December 30, 2025

Duration: 37:14

Episode 208.

Today's guest: Professor Thomas Hockey, with the University of Northern Iowa, is the recipient of HAD's 2026 LeRoy E. Doggett Prize, which is awarded biennially to an individual who has significantly influenced the field of the history of astronomy by a career-long effort. In today's episode, our focus is mainly on his more significant books.

 

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