Resultate aus zehnjährigen Beobachtungen über Sternschnuppen : Ein Sendschreiben an Alexander v. Humboldt / J. F. J. Schmidt.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schmidt, J. F. J., Author.

Language:

German

Subjects (All):

Meteors.

Astronomy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XII, 193 p.)

Edition:

Reprint 2021

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2021]

Language Note:

In German.

Summary:

This book, written by V. F. J. Schmidt, details the results of ten years of observations on meteors and fireballs, conducted at the Royal Observatory in Bonn. Addressed to Alexander von Humboldt, it aims to present empirical data and insights into the phenomena of meteors, their movements, and occurrences in the sky. The author shares his findings from 1842 to 1850, focusing on the frequency, color, and apparent anomalies observed in meteor activities. The work underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in astronomy to advance the understanding of cosmic meteor origins and their correlation with the solar system. It is intended for astronomers and physicists interested in meteorology and celestial phenomena. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Schreiben an Alexander von Humboldt

Inhaltsverzeichnifs

Beobachtungen

Totalübersicht

Bemerkungen über das Leuchten und Detoniren der Meteore

Ueber die Sicherheit der Bestimmungen des Anfangs- und Endpunktes der scheinbaren Meteorbahnen

Anwendung der Besselsehen Methode zur Berechnung correspondirender Meteorbeobachtungen

Geschwindigkeit der Meteore

Convergenzpunkte

Ueber die Verwendung der Meteorbeobachtungen zur Bestimmung von Meridiandifferenzen

Telescopische Meteore

Ueber einen vermuthlichen am Tage beobachteten Strom telescopischer Meteore

Unbekannte Körper, die bisweilen vor Sonne und Mond vorüberziehen

Anhang. Briefe von Olbers an Benzenberg

Notes:

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ISBN:

9783112389645

3112389646

OCLC:

1243311505