Astronomical Observatory Of Harvard College: Miscellaneous Papers, 1877-1887 (1888)

By EDWARD C. PICKERING and Anonymous

Book Overview

The book ""Astronomical Observatory of Harvard College: Miscellaneous Papers, 1877-1887"" is a collection of papers written by Edward C. Pickering, a renowned American astronomer, and director of the Harvard College Observatory from 1877 to 1919. The papers were published in 1888, and they cover a range of topics related to astronomy, including observations of comets, stars, and planets, as well as discussions of astronomical instruments and techniques.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific topic. The first section, for example, is devoted to observations of the planet Venus, while another section discusses the use of spectroscopy in astronomical research. The papers are written in a clear and concise style, making them accessible to both professional astronomers and amateur enthusiasts.Overall, ""Astronomical Observatory of Harvard College: Miscellaneous Papers, 1877-1887"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of astronomy in the late 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy or the development of astronomical techniques and instruments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436782724
• ISBN13: 9781436782722
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 796 Pages
• Weight: 2.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"