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This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of practical astronomy, guiding readers through the historical development of astronomical instruments and the techniques used to determine celestial positions. Beginning with the fundamentals of telescope optics and the adjustment of instruments, the book covers the use of the transit instrument, mural circle, and equatorial for measuring right ascension and declination, as well as observations with portable instruments like the theodolite and sextant. The author delves into specific methods for obtaining accurate measurements and reducing observational errors, including the effects of atmospheric refraction and instrumental imperfections. This book is an invaluable resource for students and researchers in astronomy, providing a firm foundation in the principles and applications of practical astronomical techniques.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of practical astronomy, guiding readers through the historical development of astronomical instruments and the techniques used to determine celestial positions. Beginning with the fundamentals of telescope optics and the adjustment of instruments, the book covers the use of the transit instrument, mural circle, and equatorial for measuring right ascension and declination, as well as observations with portable instruments like the theodolite and sextant. The author delves into specific methods for obtaining accurate measurements and reducing observational errors, including the effects of atmospheric refraction and instrumental imperfections. This book is an invaluable resource for students and researchers in astronomy, providing a firm foundation in the principles and applications of practical astronomical techniques. 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 # 9781330118047_0
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