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Heliometer Observations for Determination of Stellar Parallax Made at the Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The instrument as employed at Mauritius and Ascension is fully described in the Dun Echt publications, Vol. II. For use at the Cape I could not obtain the original equatoreal mounting.
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- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1528311914
- ISBN 13 9781528311915
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages185
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the extensive series of observations made at the Cape of Good Hope Observatory using the heliometer, a sophisticated astronomical measuring instrument. The heliometer was employed to determine the distances to a group of stars known as a Centauri, including the closest star system to our solar system outside of the Sun. These observations were part of a larger effort to measure stellar distances, which is crucial for understanding the structure and scale of our galaxy. The author, a renowned astronomer, provides a comprehensive analysis of the observations, discussing their implications for our understanding of stellar distances and the distribution of stars in space. The book also delves into the historical context of the observations, situating them within the broader development of astronomy and highlighting their significance in advancing our knowledge 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 # 9781528311915_0
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