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A Comet of the EnlightenmentFormation of an Academician

A Comet of the Enlightenment: Formation of an Academician [The dream had come true surprisingly quickly. Although Lexell had arrived in Saint Petersburg with modest expectations, he could not possibly have asked for more. He was now an adjunct member of the Academy of Sciences in astronomy, a science which he had never practiced before, but in which all the mathematical faculties he possessed could be brought to bear. His unfailing capacity and willingness to learn had convinced the academicians, and so he was at once engaged in several of the most challenging scientific pursuits initiated by his Master, Leonhard Euler. The ultimate honour of becoming an ordinary member of the illustrious Academy probably had not entered his mind yet.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Comet of the EnlightenmentFormation of an Academician

Part of the Vita Mathematica Book Series (volume 17)
Stén, Johan C.-E.
Springer Journals — Jan 6, 2014
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Springer International Publishing
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© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014
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978-3-319-00617-8
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49 –62
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10.1007/978-3-319-00618-5_4
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Abstract

[The dream had come true surprisingly quickly. Although Lexell had arrived in Saint Petersburg with modest expectations, he could not possibly have asked for more. He was now an adjunct member of the Academy of Sciences in astronomy, a science which he had never practiced before, but in which all the mathematical faculties he possessed could be brought to bear. His unfailing capacity and willingness to learn had convinced the academicians, and so he was at once engaged in several of the most challenging scientific pursuits initiated by his Master, Leonhard Euler. The ultimate honour of becoming an ordinary member of the illustrious Academy probably had not entered his mind yet.]

Published: Jan 6, 2014

Keywords: Royal Academy; Scientific Expedition; Royal Swedish Academy; Ordinary Member; Finnish Speaking

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