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In this book, Zucconi describes his invention of a form of telescope known as a heliometer, which he used to observe the sun and measure its diameter. He explains the principles behind the heliometer, and describes the obstacles he faced in building and using it. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century astronomy, and an important contribution to the history of the telescope. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of…mehr

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In this book, Zucconi describes his invention of a form of telescope known as a heliometer, which he used to observe the sun and measure its diameter. He explains the principles behind the heliometer, and describes the obstacles he faced in building and using it. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century astronomy, and an important contribution to the history of the telescope. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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