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Transactions Of The Detroit Observatory, Part 1: Determination Of The Aberration Constant From Zenith Distances Of Polaris, Measured With The Walker M

by Jr. Hall Asaph
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781437355338
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 60
  • Original Price: USD 18.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 96 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Weights & Measures

The book ""Transactions Of The Detroit Observatory, Part 1: Determination Of The Aberration Constant From Zenith Distances Of Polaris, Measured With The Walker Meridian Circle (1904)"" by Asaph Hall Jr. is a scientific publication that focuses on the determination of the aberration constant from zenith distances of Polaris. The book is part of the Transactions of the Detroit Observatory series and was originally published in 1904.The author, Asaph Hall Jr., was an American astronomer who worked at the United States Naval Observatory and the Lowell Observatory. He is best known for his discovery of the two moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos.In this book, Hall Jr. describes the methodology used to measure the aberration constant from the zenith distances of Polaris, which is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor. The measurements were made using the Walker Meridian Circle, which is a type of astronomical instrument used to measure the positions of celestial objects.The book includes detailed descriptions of the equipment and techniques used in the measurements, as well as tables and graphs of the data collected. The results of the study are presented and analyzed, and the author draws conclusions about the accuracy of the measurements and the value of the aberration constant.Overall, ""Transactions Of The Detroit Observatory, Part 1: Determination Of The Aberration Constant From Zenith Distances Of Polaris, Measured With The Walker Meridian Circle (1904)"" is a valuable resource for astronomers and anyone interested in the history of astronomical measurement techniques.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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