Results of Observations of the Fixed Stars Made With the Madras Meridian Circle at the Government Observatory, Madras (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781148898889)

This volume presents the meticulous results of astronomical observations conducted at the Government Observatory in Madras, India, using the Madras Meridian Circle. Compiled in 1906, the work details the positions and characteristics of fixed stars as precisely measured by the observatory's instruments. Such observations were crucial for refining celestial maps, navigational tools, and fundamental astronomical knowledge.

Providing a snapshot of early 20th-century astronomical practices, this book offers valuable insights into the historical techniques and methodologies employed in stellar cartography. It will appeal to historians of science, astronomers, and anyone interested in the legacy of astronomical observation and its role in shaping our understanding of the cosmos.

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