Amateur Science--Strong Tradition, Bright Future

@article{Mims1999AmateurST,
  title={Amateur Science--Strong Tradition, Bright Future},
  author={Forrest M. Mims},
  journal={Science},
  year={1999},
  volume={284},
  pages={55 - 56}
}
  • F. Mims
  • Published 2 April 1999
  • Art, Physics
  • Science
Amateur scientists made some of the most important discoveries of the past centuries. In his essay, Mims surveys the ways in which amateurs continue to do so. 
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