On The Elements Of The Orbit Of Halley's Comet

At Its Appearance In The Years 1835 And 1836 (1837)

von William Samuel Stratford

84 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The book ""On The Elements Of The Orbit Of Halley's Comet: At Its Appearance In The Years 1835 And 1836"" by William Samuel Stratford was published in 1837. The book is an in-depth study of the orbit of Halley's Comet during its appearance in the years 1835 and 1836. The author, William Samuel Stratford, was a British astronomer who was known for his work on celestial mechanics and the study of comets.The book begins with an introduction to Halley's Comet and its history, including its previous appearances and the observations made by astronomers. The author then goes on to describe the observations made during the 1835 and 1836 appearances of the comet, including the positions of the comet in the sky and its apparent brightness.The bulk of the book is devoted to the calculation of the elements of the orbit of Halley's Comet. The author explains the mathematical methods used to calculate the orbit, including the use of observations made by different astronomers at different times. The book also includes tables of data and calculations, as well as diagrams and illustrations to help readers understand the complex calculations involved.Overall, ""On The Elements Of The Orbit Of Halley's Comet: At Its Appearance In The Years 1835 And 1836"" is a detailed and informative study of Halley's Comet and its orbit during its appearance in the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy or the study of comets.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.

• Themen: Geowissenschaften, Geographie, Umwelt, Planung Geowissenschaften Meteorologie und Klimatologie (Klimaforschung)
• ISBN: 9781120663801
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.11.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC