ISBN: 9780243090518 - instruments and publications of the united states naval observatory: published by authority of the hon. secretary of the navy; rear-admiral c. h. davis, superintendent (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

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

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

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of astronomical and meteorological observations from the Naval Observatory, a national scientific institution in the United States established in 1842. It contains the results of observations made over several years using various instruments, including the Mural Circle, Transit Instrument, Prime Vertical Transit, 9.6-inch Equatorial, and Transit Circle. The observations cover a wide range of topics, including the latitude and longitude of the Observatory, the solar parallax, the distance to the Moon, and the orbits of planets and stars. The book also includes reports on special observations, such as the total solar eclipses of 1862 and 1870, and the November meteor showers of 1866 and 1867. This book provides a valuable record of astronomical and meteorological data from the mid-19th century, contributing to our understanding of the solar system and the universe. 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.…