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Excerpt from Teneriffe, an Astronomer''s Experiment, or Specialities of a Residence Above the Clouds
The object mainly preposed, was, to ascertain how far astronomical observation can be improved; by eliminating the lower third part of the atmosphere. For the accomplishment of this purpose, an equatorial telescope and other apparatus were conveyed in the yacht to Tenerifi''e, in June and July 1856. There with the approval of the Spanish authorities, (always ready in that island to favour the pursuits of scientific men of any and every country), the instruments were carried up the volcanic ?anks of the mountain, to vertical heights of 8900, and feet, and were observed with during two months.
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The object mainly preposed, was, to ascertain how far astronomical observation can be improved; by eliminating the lower third part of the atmosphere. For the accomplishment of this purpose, an equatorial telescope and other apparatus were conveyed in the yacht to Tenerifi''e, in June and July 1856. There with the approval of the Spanish authorities, (always ready in that island to favour the pursuits of scientific men of any and every country), the instruments were carried up the volcanic ?anks of the mountain, to vertical heights of 8900, and feet, and were observed with during two months.
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.
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Publisher - Forgotten Books
Language - English
Hardback
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Author
Charles Piazzi Smyth
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ISBN - 9780331866193
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.7 cm
Page Count - 499
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Charles Piazzi Smyth
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ISBN - 9781333885755
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.7 cm
Page Count - 501
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