The Henry Draper Catalog; Volume 92
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Edward Charles Pickering Books
Edward Charles Pickering was an American astronomer and physicist who made significant contributions to astrophysics. He discovered the first spectroscopic binary stars and developed a method for simultaneously photographing the spectra of multiple stars. Under his leadership at Harvard College Observatory, great strides were made in gathering stellar spectra through photography. Pickering also employed and mentored numerous women who made crucial discoveries, such as Henrietta Swan Leavitt, whose work became foundational to the modern understanding of cosmological distances. His efforts established the Harvard College Observatory as a globally respected institution, a legacy that endures today.
The Theory of Color in Its Relation to Art and Art-Industry
- 362 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
Elements of Physical Manipulation
- 238 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Written by esteemed physicist Edward Pickering, this book explores the basics of physical manipulation, including force, motion and simple machines. The text contains numerous illustrations and examples, making it an ideal learning tool for students of physics.