Background
Sheehan, William Patrick was born on June 18, 1954 in Minneapolis. Son of Bernard Leroy and Minnie Joyce Sheehan.
(This first full-length biography of Edward Emerson Barnar...)
This first full-length biography of Edward Emerson Barnard tells the remarkable tale of endurance and achievement of one of the leading astronomers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. As "a man who was never known to sleep", Barnard scoured the heavens endlessly, leaving an astonishing legacy of observations that make him one of the greatest observers of all time. This book traces Barnard's life from impoverished origins to status as an internationally recognized astronomer. His success as a professional astronomer unfolds in 1842 as he discovers the fifth satellite of Jupiter (the first since Galileo) and pioneers wide-angle photography of the Milky Way, which leads to the recognition of dark nebulae--clouds of dust on the galactic plane. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book provides a complete history of Barnard's fascinating life and work, based largely on previously unpublished archival material, that will be of interest to astronomers and historians of science.
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(In this unique and fascinating history of science, acclai...)
In this unique and fascinating history of science, acclaimed popular science writer William Sheehan - who was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for Science Writing - and award-winning geographer John Westfall take us back through the centuries to chronicle the intrepid explorations of scientists and adventurers who studied the transits of Venus in the quest for scientific understanding.
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(No other planet has so fired the human imagination as Mar...)
No other planet has so fired the human imagination as Mars. The possibility of life on the planet was an obsession in the 19th century. It is not surprising to find that it has become so once again, because of all the planets in the solar system (apart from Earth), Mars has always been regarded as the most likely to serve as the abode of life. Now that there are hints that the planet may have held "liquid water" (a prerequisite for life, in contrast to the frozen water of the ice caps) much more recently than anyone had supposed, excitement over Mars exploration has never been higher. In this engaging, eloquent account of our love affair with the Red Planet, William Sheehan and Stephen James O'Meara review the history of human fascination with our neighbor in the solar system, and look at the prospects for manned spaceflight to Mars in this new century. The authors portray the history of Mars investigations through the eyes of the dreamers and achievers that have made the planet such an integral part of the human psyche. They reveal the discoverers' hardships, their strength in the face of criticisms, and the glories of their successes. What Everest and the moon were to the 20th century, Mars will be to the 21st. Mars is our Everest, a new frontier that will continue to spur the greatest flights of imagination and the most astounding technical feats. Projects are already underway to make these dreams a reality. This book will prepare you and fill you with enthusiasm for the adventure ahead.
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Sheehan, William Patrick was born on June 18, 1954 in Minneapolis. Son of Bernard Leroy and Minnie Joyce Sheehan.
Bachelor, University Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1977. AM, University Chicago, 1978. Doctor of Medicine, University Minnesota Medical School, 1987.
Medical director Woodlands Community Mental Health Center, Willmar, Minnesota, 1993—1998. Head division psychiatry Department Neurosci., University North Dakota, Fargo, 1998—1999. Consultant psychiatrist Kensington Center, Timaru, New Zealand, 1999—2000.
Psychiatric consultant Putting All Communities Together Families, Willmar, 2000—2004. Psychiatrist Rice Memorial Hospital, 2004—2006, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Service, Willmar. Co-founder Geneva Medical Imaging, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, medical director.
Consultant Child Adlescent Rehav. Health Service, Minneapolis.
(In this unique and fascinating history of science, acclai...)
(This first full-length biography of Edward Emerson Barnar...)
(No other planet has so fired the human imagination as Mar...)
Member, planning committee Minnesota Brain Injury Association. Fellow: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (honorary).
Married Deborah Ann Nelson. Children: Brendan Patrick, Ryan William.