"Tables to Facilitate the Reduction of Places of the Fixed Stars" is a comprehensive astronomical reference work prepared by the United States Naval Observatory’s Nautical Almanac Office. Originally published in 1873, this meticulous compilation provides essential data and tables designed to simplify the complex calculations required for determining the precise positions of fixed stars.
This book serves as an invaluable resource for astronomers, navigators, and researchers engaged in celestial mechanics and related fields. The tables enable users to efficiently correct for various factors affecting the observed positions of stars, ensuring accuracy in astronomical observations and nautical navigation. A testament to the exacting standards of 19th-century scientific endeavor, this volume remains a significant historical record and a practical tool for those studying or working with historical astronomical data.
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