Ten Years' Work Of A Mountain Observatory A Brief Account Of The Mount Wilson Solar Observatory Of The Carnegie Institution Of Washington (1915)

Ten Years' Work Of A Mountain Observatory: A Brief Account Of The Mount Wilson Solar Observatory Of The Carnegie Institution Of Washington is a book written by George Ellery Hale and published in 1915. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Mount Wilson Solar Observatory, which was established in 1904 by the Carnegie Institution of Washington. The book covers the first ten years of the observatory's operation and highlights the significant discoveries and achievements made during that time. The book provides a detailed account of the solar research conducted at the observatory, including the measurement of solar radiation and the study of sunspots and solar flares. It also covers the development of the observatory's equipment and the construction of new telescopes. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and solar research.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.