The Study of Stellar Evolution, Vol. 10: An Account of Some Recent Methods of Astrophysical Research (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Ellery Hale

9780365210849: The Study of Stellar Evolution, Vol. 10: An Account of Some Recent Methods of Astrophysical Research (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0365210846 ISBN 13: 9780365210849

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A deep look at how solar and stellar research is done, from site choice to the instruments that reveal the Sun’s secrets.

It explains practical methods, the role of atmosphere, and the tools that widen our view of the night sky.

Readers will explore how observatories pick locations, manage atmospheric conditions, and use fixed and portable telescopes to capture sharp images and spectra. The text highlights the evolution of solar photography, spectroheliographs, and other key instruments, showing how scientists test ideas in real observing runs.

Understand how altitude, weather, and sky transparency affect image clarity and data quality.
See how different telescopes and instruments enable solar and stellar observations, including spectrographic techniques.
Get a sense of the practical challenges researchers face, from equipment design to environmental conditions.
Learn about the collaborative and individual efforts that push astrophysical knowledge forward.

Ideal for readers curious about the day-to-day work behind astronomical discoveries, the history of observatories, and the tools that shape our view of the cosmos.

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