The U. S. Naval Astronomical Expedition V2

The U.S. Naval Astronomical Expedition V2: To The Southern Hemisphere During The Years 1849-1852 (1855) Is A Book Written By J.M. Gilliss. The Book Is About The Expedition Of The United States Naval Observatory To The Southern Hemisphere During The Years 1849-1852. The Expedition Was Sent To Observe And Record Astronomical Phenomena In The Southern Skies Including The Transit Of Venus. The Book Contains Detailed Accounts Of The Observations Made By The Expedition As Well As Descriptions Of The Equipment Used And The Challenges Faced By The Astronomers During Their Journey. It Also Includes Maps And Illustrations Of The Areas Visited By The Expedition. The Book Is An Important Historical Document That Sheds Light On The Early Days Of American Astronomical Research And Exploration.This Scarce Antiquarian Book Is A Facsimile Reprint Of The Old Original And May Contain Some Imperfections Such As Library Marks And Notations. Because We Believe This Work Is Culturally Important We Have Made It Available As Part Of Our Commitment For Protecting Preserving And Promoting The World'S Literature In Affordable High Quality Modern Editions That Are True To Their Original Work.