William H Pickering (89 results)

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. June, 1902, pp. 189-195, Photos, Extracted from orig vol, Begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 11pp extract, printed in double columns, illustrated with 11 photographs, salvaged from a damaged issue of The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, Volume LXV, No. 5, March, 1903. Illustrations include the U. S. Signal Station on Pike's Peak, the temporary station on Mt. Wilson, the astronomical station in Jamaica showing the telescope, the meteorological station on Chachani, El Misti and the Arequipa Station, the photographic telescope building at Arequipa, and several views at El Misti. Housed in protective mylar report cover.…

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. April, 1910, pp. 909-917, Illus, Extracted from orig vol, thus begins with title page, trimmed & stapled pamphlet, else VG.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Bueno. 425 1973. Cartoné.SINOPSIS:William Henry Pickering(1858-1935), astrónomoestadounidense, hermano menor del también astrónomoEdward Charles Pickering(1846-1919).A instancias de su hermano mayor comenzó su carrera astronómica como asistente en el Observatorio Harvard College en 1887, ascendiendo y consiguiendo el cargo de profesor en la Universidad de Harvard en 1890.Levantó el primer telescopio para el adinerado aficionado bostoniano Percival Lowell en Flagstaff, Arizona, en 1894: este sería el primer observatorio norteamericano dedicado en exclusiva al estudio del planeta Marte.En 1900 instaló una estación meteorológica del Observatorio Harvard en Mandeville, Jamaica, más tarde convertida en observatorio astronómico privado.En uno de sus periódicos estudios planetarios descubrió Febe, satélite de Saturno; también fue un asiduo observador del planeta Marte: sugirió que los canales marciaron eran, en realidad, la vegetación (más oscura) que bordeaba estas corrientes de agua.En el año 1914 comenzó a publicar una serie de artículos, titulados Reports on Mars, en la revista "Popular Astronomy".Existe un cráter en la Luna y otro en Marte (en el sector de Phaethontis) bautizados "Pickering" en honor de ambos hermanos astrónomos. Libro. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Good. First Edition. pp: 333-368. Prof. Pickering's article occupies four pages. Tan paper covers, printed in black; edges of covers chipped. At the top of the front cover is written: "F.W.V. from W.H.P." Astronomer William H. Pickering (1858-1938) was an MIT graduate and Harvard professor. "In 1891 he set up Harvard's Boyden Station at Arequipa, Peru. Around 1900 he led expeditions to Jamaica, and from 1911 he was in charge of a permanent Harvard observing station here." (online source).…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A good condition book. An ex-library copy rebound into stiff card boards with the original paperback covers intact inside. Wear and knocks to the library covers. Mild handling and age to the booklet but decent overall. Reprinted from the 'Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, No. 193.'. …

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. pp. 229.

Condition: Very Good. 8 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 26 cms. Category: Book Collector; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: New. pp. 229.

Condition: New. pp. 229.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the lunar surface and compares it to volcanic features found in Hawaii. The contrasting terrains of Earth and our nearest celestial neighbor have long puzzled scientists. The author, an astronomer who has studied the moon for decades, reveals the striking similarities between volcanic formations on both bodies through breathtaking lunar and Hawaiian photographs. The book places a particular focus on the intriguing parallels between Kilauea and the lunar maria, examining the forces that created them. The author argues that studying the Hawaiian formations gives us a unique opportunity to understand the processes that shaped the moon billions of years ago. 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. …

Soft cover. Condition: Good. PICKERING, William H. "The Colors of the Stars and Planets, Part I", pp 421-427, volume 25 number 7, August-September 1917, published in Northfield, MN, by the Goodsell observatory. Good condition. Also in this issue: Johannsen, N. "The Birth of a Planet", and Vincent Francis, "Is Our Earth the Only Life Supporting Body in the Universe?" (in which the author for the most part addresses our solar system, and although he doesn't seem t care for the idea of life on Mars admits that it is the best candidate for extraterrestrial life nearby). This is the whole issue for February 1917, extracted from a larger bound volume. This comes with the front (though not rear) wrapper, which is evidently uncommon.…

Condition: New.

Illustrated Wrappers. Condition: Good. First Edition. Large Promotional Book For Jpl, 12 3/4" X 10". Last Date Mentioned In Text Is 1954, But No Publication Date Is Indicated.Wear To Covers With A Few Faint Glass Marks. Color Lithograph Cover, Photographs Throughout (illustrator).

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an early 20th-century study of the Moon, concentrating on topics that were not well understood prior to its publication. The author used high-altitude observations to create a detailed summary of the lunar landscape, including the first description of lunar canals and the volcanic activity of the Aristarchus crater. It was one of the earliest studies to correctly describe the lunar surface's origins, and helped change the scientific understanding of the Moon from a static celestial body to an ever-changing neighbor to the Earth. 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.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. Fair, 8 Parts (of ?), probably a subscribers copy (Madocks)., not dated but prior to 1828. All in worn printed paper covers, small chips and edge tears, spines mostly gone, subscribes lists to ep. Part 1, frontis, [1], 2-40, 1 pl, 1 illustration, ink inscription to head of front cover J Madocks (subscriber? John Madocks, Fron Iw). Part II, frontis, 41-64, 1 pl. Part 3, loose publishers note, 65-104, 1 vignette. Part 4, subscribers note, advert leaf, frontis, 105-132, 1 pl. Part V, subscribers note, 133-168. Part VI, 169-196. Part VII, subscribers note, 197-224, ink name to tp head (J Madocks). Part VIII, frontis, 225-252 pp, 2 pls (including 1 portrait). Most copies have a small bookseller label to tp verso, some foxing. (299*238 mm). First editions are dated 1828, these parts must be prior to that, Parts 1 & 2 are printed by M Monk, Chester, whilst the remainder are W Cathrall, Herald-Office, Oswestry. I can find no listing for these parts on COPAC, World Cat or OCLC. Incomplete but interesting. 0. PICKERING G. STORER J&HS. HUGHES H. AUSTIN R. (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 20cm. Rug getapet. Dutch.

Condition: VG. 1905. 4to., pp. 85-100, two illustrations, removed from Annals of Harvard College Observatory and rebound in later wraps. College blind stamp on front page. VG.

Condition: VG. 1905. 4to., pp. 85-100, two illustrations, removed from Annals of Harvard College Observatory and rebound in later wraps. College blind stamp on front page. VG.