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Second Ten-year Catalogue of 6892 Stars for the Epoch 1890·0, From Observations With the Transit-circle Made at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich

Second Ten-year Catalogue of 6892 Stars for the Epoch 1890·0, From Observations With the Transit-circle Made at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich

Royal Greenwich Observatory / William Henry Mahoney Christie

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Nabu Press
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2010
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Astronomía, espacio y tiempo
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9781145592575
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This meticulous historical record, 'Second Ten-year Catalogue of 6892 Stars for the Epoch 1890·0,' presents observations made with the transit-circle at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. Compiled under the direction of William Henry Mahoney Christie, the Astronomer Royal, this catalogue represents a significant contribution to celestial cartography and astronomical science at the close of the 19th century. Detailing the positions of 6892 stars, the catalogue provides essential data for astronomers and researchers studying stellar movements, astrometry, and the broader structure of the cosmos. The precise measurements taken at Greenwich, a cornerstone of astronomical observation, offer a valuable benchmark for comparing celestial positions across time. This catalogue remains an important resource for historical astronomy and the study of long-term stellar variations. It stands as a testament to the dedication and precision of the astronomers at the Royal Observatory.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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