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Format: 1 online resource (xxviii, 381 pages) : , illustrations.

ISBN: 3-030-58384-8

Series Statement: Historical & cultural astronomy

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Angelo Secchi: Biographic Notes (Chinnici 2019) -- Scientific Activity -- Positional Astronomy -- Solar Physics -- Stellar Spectroscopy -- Solar System Astronomy -- Geodesy -- Meteorology -- Physics -- Other -- Public Works -- Publications of Journals and Treatises -- International Scientific Expeditions and Commissions -- Total Solar Eclipse, 18 July 1860, Desierto de Las Palmas (Spain) -- Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1867 -- Total Solar Eclipse, 22 December 1870, Augusta (Sicily) -- International Conference of the Meter (Paris, 1870-72) -- Congress of the Italian Scientists (Palermo, 1875) -- Introduction -- Abbreviations -- Contents -- About the Contributors -- Part I: The Historical and Cultural Context -- Chapter 1: An Introduction to Angelo Secchi and his Collegio Romano Observatory -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Biographical Sketch of Angelo Secchi -- 1.3 The History of the Collegio Romano Observatory -- 1.4 The Spectral Classification of Stars and the Birth of Astrophysics -- 1.5 Solar Physics and the Sun-Earth Connection -- 1.6 Other Scientific Activities -- 1.7 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 2: The Scientific Tradition of the Society of Jesus and the Formation of Angelo Secchi -- 2.1 The Historical Problem of "Jesuit Science" -- 2.2 Why Mathematics, and Specifically Astronomy? -- 2.3 The Scientific Role of the Society of Jesus Until the Suppression: Quantity and Quality -- 2.4 A Note on Quality -- 2.5 The New Ratio and Secchi's Education -- 2.6 The Arrangement of Courses and Programs in the College of Rome -- 2.7 Closing the Divide -- 2.8 Secchi and the Scientific Tradition of the Society -- References -- Chapter 3: Between Science and Religion: Angelo Secchi and his Time -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The Historical and Cultural Context -- 3.3 Secchi's Chair of Astronomy at the University "La Sapienza". , 3.4 The Intellectual Context of Nineteenth Century for Science and Religion -- 3.5 Secchi's Views on Christian Faith and Scientific Research -- 3.6 Concluding Remarks: The Religious and Humanistic Dimension of Science -- References -- Chapter 4: Angelo Secchi: Portrait of a "Multi-versed" Jesuit Scientist -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 A Few Biographical Notes -- 4.3 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Part II: Secchi's Scientific Contributions -- Chapter 5: Angelo Secchi, Stellar Spectroscopy, Solar Physics, and Visual Science Culture -- 5.1 Angelo Secchi and Stellar Spectroscopy -- 5.2 Secchi and Solar Physics -- 5.3 Mastery of Visual Representation of Solar Features -- 5.4 Secchi and the Visual Culture of Science -- References -- Some Pertinent Webpages (All Webpages Last Accessed on March 1, 2019) -- Chapter 6: Planetary Observations by Angelo Secchi -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Early Studies of the Moon and Planets -- 6.3 Mars in 1858 -- 6.4 Publication, and Later Mars Work -- 6.5 Observations of the Outer Planets -- 6.6 Spectroscopic Studies -- 6.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 7: The Legacy of Angelo Secchi at the Forefront of Solar Physics Research -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 The Fundamental Nature of Solar Structures -- 7.3 The Sun-Earth Connection -- 7.4 Atmosphere Coupling -- 7.5 The Quest for Novel Instrumentation and Methods -- 7.6 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 8: Angelo Secchi, Instrument Innovator -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Stellar Spectroscopes -- 8.2.1 Direct-Vision Spectroscope -- 8.2.2 Compound Stellar Spectroscope -- 8.2.3 Objective Prism Spectroscope -- 8.2.4 Grating Spectroscope -- 8.3 Thermoheliometer (Actinometer) -- 8.4 Universal Meteorograph -- 8.5 Secchi Disc -- 8.6 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 9: Angelo Secchi and Meteorology in Italy -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Matthew Fontaine Maury. , 9.3 Secchi's Theoretical Work in Atmospheric Science -- 9.3.1 Storm Forecasting Theories -- 9.3.2 A New Hailstone Formation Theory -- 9.3.3 The Urban Heat Island and Climate Change -- 9.4 The Meteorograph -- 9.5 The World's First Severe Weather Warning Service -- 9.5.1 The "Telegraphic Meteorological Correspondence" of the Papal States -- 9.5.2 The Paris International Meteorological Correspondence -- 9.5.3 Isobars and Isotherms for Weather Forecasting -- 9.6 Dissemination and Publication of Meteorological Research Findings -- 9.7 The Unpublished Manuscript "on the Complicated Question of Weather Forecasts" -- 9.8 Secchi's Role in the Birth of the National Meteorological Service -- 9.9 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 10: Secchi's Meteorographs Outside of Italy -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 The Meteorograph of Father Secchi -- 10.3 Secchi's Meteorographs Installed Outside of Italy -- 10.3.1 Madrid (1860) -- 10.3.2 Manila (1869) -- 10.3.3 Calcutta (1871) -- 10.3.4 Washington-Cleveland (1871) -- 10.3.5 Havana (1873) -- 10.3.6 Zi-Ka-Wei (1874) -- 10.3.7 Mexico City (1878) -- 10.4 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 11: Secchi's Book on "The Unity of Physical Forces" -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Controversies (Old and New) -- 11.3 A Modern Appraisal -- Reference -- Chapter 12: The Measurement of the Geodetic Baselines Along the Via Appia Antica -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Geodetic Baselines at the Via Appia Antica (1751 and 1854-1855) -- 12.3 The Problem of the Earth's Shape and the Prime Meridian of Italy -- 12.4 Chronology of Geodetical Activities -- 12.5 Final Considerations -- References -- Chapter 13: The History and Future of the Secchi Disk -- 13.1 Secchi Disk Depth: A Parameter of Global Relevance -- 13.2 Secchi's Achievements in Measuring Water Transparency -- 13.3 The Future of Secchi's Disk -- References. , Chapter 14: Angelo Secchi and the Development of Geophysics in Italy -- 14.1 Introduction: Geological Disciplines in Rome in the Nineteenth Century -- 14.2 Angelo Secchi and Geology -- 14.2.1 "Lezioni elementari di fisica terrestre" -- 14.2.2 Concerning Water on Earth -- 14.2.3 Volcanism -- 14.2.4 Time and Space: Basic Principles of Stratigraphy -- 14.3 Father Secchi, Field Geologist -- 14.4 Angelo Secchi and Geophysics -- 14.4.1 A New Phase: Birth of Seismology in Italy -- 14.4.2 Secchi's Legacy: Rome, the "Moral Capital" of Italian Geophysics -- 14.5 Concluding Remarks: Useful Science -- References -- Chapter 15: Angelo Secchi and the Measurement of Time -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 The Reform of Mean Time in Europe -- 15.3 The Study of "Gnomonics" in the Society of Jesus -- 15.4 Angelo Secchi's Sundials -- 15.4.1 Sezze Sundial (1852) -- 15.4.2 Boville Ernica Sundial (1865) -- 15.4.3 Alatri Sundial (1867-1875) -- 15.4.4 Augusta Sundial (1870) -- 15.4.5 Grottaferrata Sundials (1873 and 1876) -- 15.4.6 Cosenza Sundial (1875) -- 15.4.7 Gallicano Sundial (Undated) -- 15.5 Gnomonics and Archaeology -- 15.6 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 16: Secchi's Science in the Service of the Public -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 The Norcia Earthquake and the Seismic Building Regulation (1859-1860) -- 16.3 The Protection of Monuments from Lightning (1860-1875) -- 16.4 The Distribution of Drinking Water in the Countries of Lazio (1861-1865) -- 16.5 Environment, Climate Change, and Public Health (1862-1866) -- 16.6 The Fire Prevention System of the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (1868-1878) -- 16.7 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Part III: Some Late Issues -- Chapter 17: The Unfulfilled "Secchi Monument" at Reggio Emilia -- 17.1 Introduction -- 17.2 The Original Proposal -- 17.3 First Delays -- 17.4 The Input of Other Astronomers. , 17.5 The Permanent Committee -- 17.6 Two Commissions -- 17.7 Further Delays -- 17.8 Other Proposals -- 17.9 The First World War -- 17.10 The Postwar Situation -- 17.11 Still Other Proposals and Delays -- 17.12 "Not Even a Hut..." -- 17.13 Why Did the Committee Fail? -- 17.14 The Final Monument -- References -- Chapter 18: The Ups and Downs (and Ups Again!) of Astrophysics in Italy After Secchi -- 18.1 Introduction -- 18.2 The Italian Forerunners -- 18.3 The Memorie as the First Astrophysical Journal -- 18.4 The Decline of the Italian Spectroscopists -- 18.5 Passing on the Spectroscopists' Baton: Giorgio Abetti Meets George E. Hale -- 18.6 The Resurgence of Astrophysics at Arcetri -- 18.7 A Renewed Interest in Italy -- 18.8 Italian Astrophysics After WWII -- 18.9 Concluding Remarks: Abetti's "History of Astrophysics" -- References -- Chapter 19: Astronomy in Rome After Secchi and His Legacy at the Astronomical Observatory of Rome -- 19.1 Introduction -- 19.2 The Observatory at Collegio Romano -- 19.3 The Observatory at Campidoglio -- 19.4 Astronomy in Rome Between the Two World Wars: The Astronomical Observatory of Rome -- 19.5 Astronomy in Rome After World War II -- 19.6 INAF and the Astronomy in Rome in the New Millennium -- 19.7 Conclusions -- References -- Part IV: Current Resources -- Chapter 20: Secchi's Diffuse Correspondence in Italian Archives -- 20.1 The Main Documentary Archives -- 20.2 Between Heaven and Earth: The Bicentenary of Angelo Secchi -- 20.3 Minor Documentary Archives -- Appendix A: List of Recipients (Letters from Secchi) -- Appendix B: List of Senders (Letters to Secchi) -- References -- Chapter 21: GATE (Gregorian Archives Texts Editing): An Online Resource of Angelo Secchi Correspondence -- 21.1 Angelo Secchi Observed in His Societal Context -- 21.2 Gregorian Archives Texts Editing (GATE) and Angelo Secchi Papers. , 21.3 Angelo Secchi Correspondence.

Additional Edition: ISBN 3-030-58383-X

Language: English