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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the differences in refraction constants published by renowned astronomer Piazzi, offering a comprehensive analysis of the inconsistencies found within his observations. Through statistical examination of Piazzi's data, the author presents a meticulously calculated and extensively contextualized assessment of these constants, taking into account not only the evolution of scientific instruments at the time but also the particularities of Piazzi's methodology and the environmental conditions under which the observations were conducted. Ultimately, this book delivers a robust evaluation of Piazzi's contribution to astronomical observation, revealing not only the significance of his findings but also their limitations. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781390571363_0
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