Determination of the Solar Parallax

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A classic work of astronomy detailing one of the most significant scientific achievements of the 20th century. The determination of the solar parallax, or the distance between the Earth and the Sun, was a crucial step in the development of our modern understanding of the universe. This book presents the results of observations made by astronomers at the Lick Observatory in California, and charts the progress of this important research.