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Meridian Observations for Stellar Parallax ..; Volume 13

Meridian Observations for Stellar Parallax ..; Volume 13

Albert S. 1853-1923 Flint

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Astronomía, espacio y tiempo
ISBN:
9781171817772
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'Meridian Observations for Stellar Parallax, Volume 13' presents a detailed account of astronomical observations conducted to measure the parallax of stars. Authored by Albert S. Flint, this volume delves into the meticulous process of using meridian observations to determine stellar distances, a fundamental aspect of understanding the scale and structure of the universe. This work offers valuable insights into the observational techniques and data analysis methods employed in late 19th and early 20th-century astronomy. Researchers and enthusiasts interested in the history of astronomy, astrometry, and celestial mechanics will find this volume a rich source of information. Flint’s rigorous approach and dedication to precision make this a significant contribution to the field, providing a historical perspective on the challenges and triumphs of early stellar distance measurements.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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