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Ten Years' Work of a Mountain Observatory: A Brief Account of the Mount Wilson Solar Observatory of the Carnegie Institution of Washington (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Ten years have elapsed since the inception of the Mount Wilson Observatory, and the time is opportune for a general survey of the work of the past and the possibilities of the future. An exten sive equipment of buildings and instruments, involving heavy initial cost and large annual ex penditure for operation and maintenance, has been provided on a - foot mountain summit and in the valley near its base. Activities of many kinds, including the preparation of new plans of research, the invention, design, and construction of instruments, the building of a mountain road.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details a decade of pioneering work at the Mount Wilson Solar Observatory, where groundbreaking methods in astrophysics were developed. The author, a celebrated astronomer in his own right, provides first-hand accounts of the discoveries made using the observatory's powerful telescopes and instruments. The book delves into the secrets of the Sun, revealing the nature of sunspots, prominences, and solar storms. It explores the evolution of stars, using the Sun as a case study, and delves into the mysteries of distant nebulae to uncover the origins of our universe. The author's engaging writing style brings the complex world of astrophysics to life, making this book an accessible and fascinating read for anyone interested in the wonders of the cosmos. 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 # 9781333056001_0
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