Excerpt from Ten Years' Work of a Mountain Observatory: A Brief Account of the Mount Wilson Solar Observatory of the Carnegie Institution of Washington
It was Newton who first pointed out the impor tance of making astronomical observations from a mountain top: For the Air through which we look upon the Stars, is in a perpetual Tremor; as may be seen by the tremulous Motion of Shadows cast from high Towers, and by the twinkling of the fix'd stars. The only remedy is a most serene and quiet Air, such as may perhaps be found on the tops of the highest Mountains above the grosser Clouds. (optic/er, third edition, p.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book details a decade of pioneering work at the Mount Wilson Solar Observatory, where groundbreaking methods in astrophysics were developed. The author, a celebrated astronomer in his own right, provides first-hand accounts of the discoveries made using the observatory's powerful telescopes and instruments. The book delves into the secrets of the Sun, revealing the nature of sunspots, prominences, and solar storms. It explores the evolution of stars, using the Sun as a case study, and delves into the mysteries of distant nebulae to uncover the origins of our universe. The author's engaging writing style brings the complex world of astrophysics to life, making this book an accessible and fascinating read for anyone interested in the wonders of the cosmos. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781333056001_0
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