Herschel's Determination of the Solar Apex

@article{Hoskin1980HerschelsDO,
  title={Herschel's Determination of the Solar Apex},
  author={Michael A. Hoskin},
  journal={Journal for the History of Astronomy},
  year={1980},
  volume={11},
  pages={153 - 163}
}
  • M. Hoskin
  • Published 1 October 1980
  • Physics
  • Journal for the History of Astronomy
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