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The 1920 Shapley–Curtis Discussion: Background, Issues, and Aftermath The 1920 Shapley–Curtis Discussion: Background, Issues, and Aftermath
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The 1920 Shapley-Curtis Discussion: Background, Issues, and Aftermath
1. INTRODUCTION
2. THE WORLD IN 1920
2.1 Politics, History, and Demographics
2.2 Sports and Culture
2.3 Astronomy in 1920
3. HISTORY OF THE DEBATE AND DRAMATIS PERSONAE
4. IMAGES OF THE MILKY WAY AND OUR DISTANCE TO THE GALACTIC CENTER
5. SCIENTIFIC ISSUES IN 1920 AND THEIR RESOLUTION
6. AFTERMATH OF THE DEBATE
7. LESSONS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW (AND POSSIBLY UP TO NEXT TUESDAY OR THEREABOUTS)
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