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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book documents the history of photographic star charts, the subsequent catalogs created through measuring these charts, and the scientific insights they provide. It begins with the early attempts by pioneers like George Bond and Rutherfurd to capture images of the stars, their struggles with the limitations of the technology, and their gradual realization of the potential of photography for astronomy. As the technology advanced and techniques improved, the author explains how astronomers embarked on a massive international project to create a comprehensive photographic map of the entire sky, a task that would take decades to complete. The book delves into the scientific discoveries that emerged from the analysis of these star charts, including the identification of new stars, the detection of binary stars, and the measurement of stellar distances and motions. It also sheds light on the challenges and controversies surrounding the interpretation of the data, as astronomers grappled with questions about the nature and evolution of stars. Ultimately, this book offers a fascinating account of a monumental scientific endeavor that revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos and continues to shape modern astronomy. 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 9781330394830_0
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