Stellar Aberration: The Phenomenon Generally Considered And The Fresnel Doctrine, Part 1

Stellar Aberration: The Phenomenon Generally Considered And The Fresnel Doctrine, Part 1

Marston Niles' 'Stellar Aberration' is a scientific exploration of the phenomenon of aberration in stellar astronomy, with a focus on Augustin-Jean Fresnel's theory of an elastic ether. Niles provides a detailed analysis of the evidence for aberration and presents Fresnel's theory as a compelling explanation. This book is a valuable resource for astronomers and anyone interested in the history and philosophy of science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.