The Royal Observatory, Greenwich: A Glance at Its History and Work

Name: The Royal Observatory, Greenwich: A Glance at Its History and Work
Author: E. Walter Maunder

By E. Walter Maunder

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A compact illustrated history and technical survey of the Greenwich observatory, tracing its development under successive directors and detailing buildings, major telescopes, timekeeping devices, and departmental activities. It profiles key astronomers, explains observational methods and instrument design, and examines practical programs in time distribution, positional astronomy, solar photography, spectroscopy, astrography, meteorology, and geomagnetism. Photographs, engravings, and instrument diagrams accompany chapter-length treatments that emphasize daily routines, workshops, and administrative arrangements that sustained precise measurement and institutional work rather than narratives of dramatic discoveries.

About the Author

E. Walter Maunder

E. Walter Maunder was an English astronomer and author known for his contributions to popular astronomy and the public understanding of celestial phenomena. He is particularly recognized for his works that bridge the gap between scientific inquiry and religious texts, as seen in his book "The Astronomy of the Bible," which examines astronomical references in scripture. Maunder also authored "Are the Planets Inhabited?" and "The Science of the Stars," both of which explore the possibilities of life beyond Earth and the nature of stars. His writings reflect a deep interest in both the scientific and philosophical implications of astronomy.