The Astronomical Register, Vol. 17 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederick William Levander

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656353473 ISBN 13: 9780656353477

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover a pivotal 19th‑century astronomy journal: The Astronomical Register, Volume XVII (1879).

This issue captures a lively era of observational science, featuring editor notes, technical improvements, and extensive data that guided amateur and professional observers alike.

Contents range from editorial changes to clearer, larger notes for readers, to in‑depth reports on observatory practices. The Royal Observatory material details instrument upgrades, clock regulation, and magnetic observations. It also covers solar and planetary work, including ephemerides and satellite data, with practical notes on equipment like spectroscopes and chronometers. The issue blends narrative of ongoing projects with concrete results that helped map the sky for that year.

• Procedural improvements and editorial updates for easier use by observers.
• Technical discussions on spectroscope enhancements and telescope mounting.
• Ephemerides, planetary data, and tables for the satellites of Saturn and Jupiter.
• Reports from meetings of the Royal Astronomical Society and notes on solar activity and magnetism.

Ideal for readers of historical astronomy, Victorian science, and anyone curious about how early observatories documented the heavens.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656353473
• ISBN 13: 9780656353477
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 316