ON THE DETERMINATION OF THE SOLAR ROTATION ELEMENTS i, Ω AND PERIOD USING SUNSPOT OBSERVATIONS BY RUĐER BOŠKOVIĆ IN 1777

In September 1777, Ruđer Bošković observed sunspots for six days. Based on these measurements, he used his own methods to calculate the elements of the Sun’s rotation, the longitude of the node, the inclination of the solar equator and the period. He published a description of the methods, the metho...

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Main Authors: Mirko Husak, Roman Brajša, Dragan Špoljarić
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Zagreb 2021-01-01
Series:Rudarsko-geološko-naftni Zbornik
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Online Access:https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/377438