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Full Meridian of Glory: Perilous Adventures in the Competition to Measure the Earth (2009)

Full Meridian of Glory

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"Full Meridian of Glory" by Paul Murdin is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Astronomical Data. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

The Paris Observatory was founded, in part, to determine and measure the Paris Meridian. In the 17th and 19th centuries, the French government employed astronomers and geodesists for the job, and this history chronicles what those scientists did and why.

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Best For: Readers interested in the history of astronomy and geodesy
Focus: The efforts to measure the Paris Meridian and its scientific significance
Covers: The role of the Paris Observatory and the work of astronomers and geodesists in the 17th to 19th centuries
Why It Matters: Understanding the historical scientific endeavors that contributed to measuring the Earth and advancing geophysical knowledge

"Full Meridian of Glory" by Paul Murdin is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Astronomical Data. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Astronomical Data

Author: Paul Murdin

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

The Paris Observatory was founded, in part, to determine and measure the Paris Meridian. In the 17th and 19th centuries, the French government employed astronomers and geodesists for the job, and this history chronicles what those scientists did and why.

AuthorPaul Murdin
PublisherCopernicus
Published2008-12-19
ISBN-139780387755335
BindingHardcover
Pages190
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicAstronomical Data

Format: Hardcover

Length: 190 pages

Language: English

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