Full Meridian of Glory

Perilous Adventures in the Competition to Measure the Earth

Autoren

• Paul Murdin

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Seitenzahl

208 Seiten

Lesezeit

8 Stunden

• Andere

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Focusing on the history of the Paris Observatory, this book explores the efforts of astronomers and geodesists employed by the French government to establish and measure the Paris Meridian during the 17th and 19th centuries. It delves into their scientific endeavors and the significance of their work in advancing our understanding of geography and astronomy.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Einband: Paperback