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The Royal Observatory, Greenwich: A Glance at Its History and Work

by E. Walter (Edward Walter) Maunder

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en
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Project Gutenberg
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"The Royal Observatory, Greenwich: A Glance at Its History and Work" by E. Walter Maunder offers a detailed exploration of the iconic observatory's rich history and significant contributions to astronomy. The book covers key figures such as Flamsteed and Halley, as well as the various departments within the observatory, from timekeeping to spectroscopy. Readers can expect a factual and informative tone, rich with historical context that brings the observatory's work and legacy to life.

This audiobook is ideal for history enthusiasts, astronomy lovers, and anyone curious about the evolution of scientific observation. Listening to it allows for a more immersive experience, as the narration can convey the author's passion for astronomy while providing insight into the technical aspects of the observatory's operations, making it accessible and engaging for a wide audience.

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Book from Project Gutenberg: The Royal Observatory, Greenwich: A Glance at Its History and Work Introduction -- Flamsteed -- Halley and his successors -- Airy -- The observatory buildings -- The time department -- The transit and circle departments -- The altazimuth department -- The magnetic and meteorological departments -- The heliographic department -- The spectroscopic department -- The astrographic department -- The double-star department -- Index.

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