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Catalogue Of 1213 Stars Observed With The Meridian Circle During The Years 1870 To 1879: And Prepared For Publication Under The Direction Of Joseph Wi

Catalogue Of 1213 Stars Observed With The Meridian Circle During The Years 1870 To 1879: And Prepared For Publication Under The Direction Of Joseph Wi

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Astronomy & SpaceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1248067258
ISBN13: 9781248067253
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Oct 9 2011
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Catalogue Of 1213 Stars Observed With The Meridian Circle During The Years 1870 To 1879 presents a detailed record of celestial observations meticulously gathered and compiled under the direction of Joseph Winlock and Edward C. Pickering at the Harvard College Observatory. This historical document provides positions of 1213 stars, observed using the meridian circle, an instrument vital for precise astronomical measurements in the 19th century.

This catalog stands as a valuable resource for historians of astronomy and researchers interested in the methodology and precision of early stellar cartography. The careful collection and preparation of this data reflects the dedication of astronomers to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos through painstaking observation and rigorous analysis. This work offers insights into the state of astronomical knowledge and instrumentation during a pivotal era of scientific discovery.

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