Excerpt from Report on the Total Eclipse of the Sun
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book documents the Lick Observatory's remarkable 1893 expedition to Chile to photograph a total solar eclipse. The author traveled to the Andes to set up a specially designed telescope, the 40 -foot Clark objective, and painstakingly describes the challenges of the ascent and the development of the telescope. He also shares his experiences of the Chilean landscape, culture, and people. The book notably includes a collection of photographs taken during the eclipse using the experimental 40-foot telescope, providing a unique glimpse of the solar corona. The author's vivid account and the extraordinary photographs highlight the dedication and innovation of the expedition, offering valuable insights into the scientific and technological advancements of the time. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330314395_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330314395
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330314395
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : KULTURAs books, Los Angeles, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. First Edition. Original black hardcover boards. No dust jacket. Gilt title on spine. First printing of first edition, with original silver print frontispiece photo tipped in showing corona of the sun in four phases, plus ten other illustrations, some folding, and including a map of the region near the eclipse station. Book is clean, crisp, and tightly bound. Front board has a small patch of dullness at corner. Otherwise the book is in excellent condition. It was printed by the authority of the regents of the University of California; the observation expedition was funded by Mrs. Phebe Hearst. 8vo. 126 pp. Plus an ad. N° de réf. du vendeur 81424
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