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Heliometer-determinations Of Stellar Parallax In The Southern Hemisphere

Heliometer-determinations Of Stellar Parallax In The Southern Hemisphere

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Astronomy & SpaceGeneral World HistoryPhysics

ISBN10: 1279032960
ISBN13: 9781279032961
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 29 2012
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Heliometer-determinations Of Stellar Parallax In The Southern Hemisphere presents the detailed findings of astronomical observations conducted by Sir David Gill and William Lewis Elkin. This scientific work meticulously documents the measurement of stellar parallax using the heliometer, an instrument specifically designed for precise angular measurements in the sky. Focusing on stars visible from the Southern Hemisphere, the study contributes significantly to our understanding of stellar distances and the structure of the Milky Way. The book offers invaluable data and insights for astronomers and historians of science interested in the techniques and results of late 19th-century astrometry. This work stands as a testament to the rigorous methods employed in early astronomical research and its lasting impact on modern astrophysics.

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