William Harkness
William Harkness (December 17, 1837 – February 28, 1903) was an astronomer. He was born at Ecclefechan, Scotland, a son of James (1803–78) and Jane (née Wield) Harkness. His father was a pastor and moved the family to the United States. Harkness served in the military, traveled extensively, and headed research missions developing techniques and equipment for astronomical study.Harkness died at his home in Jersey City on February 28, 1903, at the age of 65. Provided by Wikipedia
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Observations on terrestrial magnetism and on the deviations of the compasses of the United States iron clad Monadnock during her cruise from Philadelphia to San Francisco, in 1865...
[Washington] : [Smithsonian institution], 1873Format: Book
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The progress of science as exemplified in the art of weighing and measuring
[Washington] : [publisher not identified], 1890Format: Book
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The solar parallax and its related constants : including the figure and density of the earth.
Washington : Govt. Print. Off, 1891Format: Book
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Observations on terrestrial magnetism, and on deviations of compasses of U.S. ironclad Monadnock during her cruise from Philadelphia to San Francisco, in 1865 and 1866.
Washington, D.C. : [publisher not identified], 1871Other Authors: “…Harkness, William, 1837-1903…”
Format: Government Document Book
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Transit circle observations of the sun, moon, planets, and miscellaneous stars. 1894-1899
[Washington] : [U.S. Govt. Print. Off], 1900Other Authors: “…Harkness, William, 1837-1903…”
Format: Book
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Transit circle observations of the sun, moon, planets, and miscellaneous stars. 1900-1903.
[Washington] : [U.S. Govt. Print. Off], 1906Other Authors: “…Harkness, William, 1837-1903…”
Format: Book