Determination Of Stellar Parallax (1911)

By Henry Norris Russell

Book Overview

""Determination of Stellar Parallax"" is a scientific book written by Henry Norris Russell and published in 1911. The book is focused on the study of the parallax of stars, which is a measure of their distance from Earth. The author explains the different methods used to determine stellar parallax, including the use of photographic plates and the measurement of star positions. The book also discusses the challenges and limitations of measuring parallax, as well as the importance of accurate distance measurements in understanding the properties and behavior of stars. Overall, ""Determination of Stellar Parallax"" is a comprehensive and informative guide for astronomers and anyone interested in the study of stars and their distances.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: 1436820936
• ISBN13: 9781436820936
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"