A Cycle of Celestial Objects: Observed, Reduced, and Discussed (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Henry Smyth

 
9780267703166: A Cycle of Celestial Objects: Observed, Reduced, and Discussed (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A Cycle of Celestial Objects presents observed, reduced, and discussed data on stars and other celestial bodies.

This edition compiles long-running observations and the analyses that follow, offering both raw measurements and thoughtful interpretation. The work combines systematic catalogs with narrative explanations, showing how astronomers record, compare, and refine their findings over time. It emphasizes the methods behind orbit calculations, positional data, and the pattern of celestial phenomena across the heavens. - Read about how astronomers collect and reduce observational data - See examples of orbital reasoning and how elements are derived - Explore the historical context and the progression of astronomical ideas - Find synoptical tables and references that connect measurements to conclusions Ideal for readers of historical astronomy, scientific methodology, and long-form celestial catalogs.

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