Ten Years' Work Of A Mountain Observatory - George Ellery Hale - Bog

Ten Years' Work Of A Mountain Observatory: A Brief Account Of The Mount Wilson Solar Observatory Of The Carnegie Institution Of Washington (1915) is a book written by George Ellery Hale. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Mount Wilson Solar Observatory, which was established by the Carnegie Institution of Washington in 1904. The book describes the observatory's history, its facilities, and the various research projects that were conducted there during its first decade of operation. The author, who was the director of the observatory at the time, also discusses the challenges faced by astronomers working at high altitudes and the various technological advancements that were made during this period. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the development of scientific research in the early 20th 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.