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A Brief Account Of The Lick Observatory Of The University Of California (1895)

A Brief Account Of The Lick Observatory Of The University Of California (1895)

Edward Singleton Holden

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120109422
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''A Brief Account Of The Lick Observatory Of The University Of California'' is a book written by Edward Singleton Holden in 1895. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Lick Observatory, which is located on Mount Hamilton in California. The book covers the history of the observatory, its construction, and the instruments used to observe the stars and planets. It also includes descriptions of the various telescopes and their capabilities, as well as information about the astronomers who worked at the observatory. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the development of astronomical research in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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