Author: Daniel W. Baker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomical observatories
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
History of the Harvard College Observatory During the Period 1840-1890
Author: Daniel W. Baker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomical observatories
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomical observatories
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
History of the Harvard College Observatory During the Period 1840-1890
Author: Daniel W Baker
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019893739
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This book is a comprehensive account of the Harvard College Observatory during a pivotal period in its history. Baker details the many achievements of the observatory during this time, including important discoveries and advancements in astronomy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019893739
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is a comprehensive account of the Harvard College Observatory during a pivotal period in its history. Baker details the many achievements of the observatory during this time, including important discoveries and advancements in astronomy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
History of the Harvard College Observatory
Author: Daniel W. Baker
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780331858358
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Excerpt from History of the Harvard College Observatory: During the Period 1840-1890 The advance made in astronomical science during the 50 years past is among the wonderful facts comprised in the rec ord of the 19th century, and it is true that since it became fairly organized and equipped, Harvard College Observatory has been in the front rank in the march. A review of this progress so far as per taining to the institution at Cambridge, is, therefore, timely. A history of 50 years. Embodying so many facts of the first importance and interest as does this, cannot, even with the most resolute pur pose as respects brevity, be disposed of in a single chapter. This, accordingly, will be the first of a series. The reader may be assured at the outset that the topics to be touched upon are various and in themselves attractive, and that, so far as possible, technicalities will be shunned. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780331858358
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Excerpt from History of the Harvard College Observatory: During the Period 1840-1890 The advance made in astronomical science during the 50 years past is among the wonderful facts comprised in the rec ord of the 19th century, and it is true that since it became fairly organized and equipped, Harvard College Observatory has been in the front rank in the march. A review of this progress so far as per taining to the institution at Cambridge, is, therefore, timely. A history of 50 years. Embodying so many facts of the first importance and interest as does this, cannot, even with the most resolute pur pose as respects brevity, be disposed of in a single chapter. This, accordingly, will be the first of a series. The reader may be assured at the outset that the topics to be touched upon are various and in themselves attractive, and that, so far as possible, technicalities will be shunned. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Harvard College Observatory
Author: Bessie Zaban Jones
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674374607
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
Since its founding in 1839, the Harvard College Observatory has pioneered in the development of modern astronomy. Its first directors early recognized the potential of spectroscopy in revealing the constitution of the stars, and of photography in determining the positions and motions of celestial objects; the library of photographic plates made under their direction provides an invaluable history of the stellar universe for the period. The Observatory also pioneered in using the talents of women, several of whom became noted astronomers, and their monumental classification of stars from spectral records constitutes a fundamental contribution to astronomical knowledge. The authors vividly portray the genesis, growth, and achievements of a major scientific institution and its relations with other observatories. Through the use of photographs and correspondence they also portray the men and women who played essential roles in the development of astronomy in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674374607
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
Since its founding in 1839, the Harvard College Observatory has pioneered in the development of modern astronomy. Its first directors early recognized the potential of spectroscopy in revealing the constitution of the stars, and of photography in determining the positions and motions of celestial objects; the library of photographic plates made under their direction provides an invaluable history of the stellar universe for the period. The Observatory also pioneered in using the talents of women, several of whom became noted astronomers, and their monumental classification of stars from spectral records constitutes a fundamental contribution to astronomical knowledge. The authors vividly portray the genesis, growth, and achievements of a major scientific institution and its relations with other observatories. Through the use of photographs and correspondence they also portray the men and women who played essential roles in the development of astronomy in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Architecture & Academe
Author: Bryant Franklin Tolles
Publisher: UPNE
ISBN: 1584658916
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
The unique and influential architecture of sixteen New England colleges
Publisher: UPNE
ISBN: 1584658916
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
The unique and influential architecture of sixteen New England colleges
Handbook of Learned Societies and Institutions
Author: James David Thompson
Publisher:
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 612
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 612
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Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication
Author:
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 612
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 612
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Bibliographical Contributions
Author: Harvard University. Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 182
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Publisher:
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 182
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Official Documents, Comprising the Department and Other Reports Made to the Governor, Senate, and House of Representatives of Pennsylvania
Author: Pennsylvania
Publisher:
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Category : Legislative journals
Languages : en
Pages : 1068
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Legislative journals
Languages : en
Pages : 1068
Book Description
Report of State Librarian
Author: Pennsylvania State Library
Publisher:
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Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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