The new Astronomy
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Samuel Pierpont Langley Libros
Samuel Pierpont Langley fue un astrónomo y físico que también incursionó en la invención y la aviación. Su trabajo en el Observatorio Allegheny condujo al desarrollo de la medición precisa del tiempo, crucial para la expansión de los ferrocarriles. Las observaciones astronómicas e invenciones de Langley, como el bolómetro, contribuyeron significativamente a la comprensión de los fenómenos solares y los procesos atmosféricos. Sus descubrimientos científicos e innovaciones influyeron tanto en la astronomía como en la física.
Experiments In Aerodynamics; Volume 27
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Experiments in Aerodynamics is a book written by Samuel Pierpont Langley. It provides a theoretical and practical analysis of the science of aerodynamics and explores the principles of lift, drag, and air resistance.
Researches On Solar Heat and Its Absorption by the Earth's Atmosphere: A Report On the Mount Whitney Expedition
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This seminal work by Charles Augustus Young, Edward Charles Pickering, and Samuel Pierpont Langley describes the design and operation of a photometer for measuring the brightness of stars. With detailed diagrams and explanations, this volume is a foundational text for anyone interested in the study of astronomy.
Experiments in Aerodynamics, Volume 27, issue 1
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This groundbreaking research, conducted by aviation pioneer Samuel Pierpont Langley, provides valuable insights into the science of flight. Langley's experiments with gliders, kites, and airfoils paved the way for the development of the modern airplane. This volume, published in 1899, presents Langley's findings in detail, including his experiments with a machine called the 'aerodrome', which was one of the earliest successful attempts at powered flight.