Refraction in TYCHO Brahe's Small Universe
Abstract
Tycho Brahe's work set a new standard of objectivity in empirical science. Aiming at an observational accuracy of one minute of arc he had to introduce corrections of atmospheric refraction. This proved to be anything but trivial, mainly because Tycho adopted the traditional value of 3arcmin for the parallax of the sun.
- Publication:
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Mapping the Sky: Past Heritage and Future Directions
- Pub Date:
- 1988
- Bibcode:
- 1988IAUS..133...87M