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Biographical Memoir Of Lewis Boss, 1846-1912 (1920)

Biographical Memoir Of Lewis Boss, 1846-1912 (1920)

Boss, Benjamin

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ISBN10: 1169439772
ISBN13: 9781169439771
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Biographical Memoir of Lewis Boss, 1846-1912 is a book written by Benjamin Boss in 1920. The book is a biographical account of the life of Lewis Boss, a prominent American astronomer who lived from 1846 to 1912. The memoir covers Boss's childhood, education, and career as an astronomer, as well as his personal life and achievements.Boss is best known for his work in the field of astrometry, which is the study of the positions and movements of celestial objects. He made significant contributions to the field through his accurate measurements of star positions and his development of new methods for observing and recording celestial phenomena.The book also covers Boss's role as the director of the Dudley Observatory in Albany, New York, where he oversaw the construction of a new observatory and made numerous important discoveries. Additionally, the memoir discusses Boss's involvement in various scientific organizations and his contributions to the field of astronomy education.Overall, Biographical Memoir of Lewis Boss, 1846-1912 offers a detailed and comprehensive look at the life and work of one of America's most influential astronomers. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the contributions of Lewis Boss to the field.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.

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