Annals Of The Dudley Observatory V1 (1866) - Edward Everett - Bog

Annals of the Dudley Observatory Volume 1 is a historical record of the Dudley Observatory in Albany, New York, published in 1866. The book is authored by Washington Hunt, who was the president of the Board of Trustees of the Dudley Observatory at the time of publication. The Dudley Observatory was established in 1852 and was one of the first astronomical observatories in the United States.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a brief history of the Dudley Observatory, including its founding, construction, and early years of operation. The second part contains a series of scientific papers and reports on various astronomical topics, including observations of comets, eclipses, and the transit of Venus. The third part includes a catalogue of stars observed at the Dudley Observatory.The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for a scientific audience. It provides a valuable record of the early years of the Dudley Observatory and the scientific work conducted there. The book is also of historical interest, as it sheds light on the development of astronomy in the United States during the mid-19th century.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.