Excerpt from Astronomical Observations Made at the Observatory of Cambridge, Vol. 13: For the Years 1840 and 1841
Tm: Instruments and methods of observing employed in the Observations recorded in this Volume, are described in the Introductions to the Observations of 1838 and previous years. The following pages contain explanations of the tabulated Observations and such occasional notices as could not be given at length in the body of the work, together with an account of the constants and formulae used in the Calculations.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a compilation of astronomical observations conducted from 1840-1841 at the Cambridge University Observatory. The author, utilizing the equipment available at the time, documents a series of celestial observations involving the sun, moon, planets, and stars. Along with noting the apparent positions of many stars, the author details corrections for the sun and moon when calculating their eccentric orbits, as well as refinements for correcting stellar observations like atmospheric conditions and instrumental error. This book contributes to the ongoing study of celestial bodies and provides a detailed snapshot of the positions of celestial bodies in the early 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332995219_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332995219
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332995219
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 466 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 26934566/1