The Norwegian North Polar Expedition, 1893-1896, Vol. 2

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Excerpt from The Norwegian North Polar Expedition, 1893-1896, Vol. 2: Scientific Results The astronomical, magnetic, and pendulum observations affording the material for the three important Memoirs contained in this volume, were nearly all of them, with the exception of the observations from the sledge-journey, made by Capt. Sigurd Scott-Hansen. In my preface to Vol. I of this Report, I have gratefully acknowledged his important share in the results of the expedition. The present volume containing some part of his work, will testify to the astonishing quantity of multifarious observations he has been able to accomplish, and to the intelligent care and accuracy with which he made them, notwithstanding the often trying circumstances. Memoir VI, containing the Astronomical Observations made during the expedition, and their Results, has been prepared by Prof. H. Geelmuyden. Before our start, Prof. Geelmuyden gave the expedition his important assistance by aiding in our equipment with astronomical instruments and chronometers, and giving us instruction in the best methods of making observations for determining our position in high latitudes. After our return, he had the great kindness to undertake the troublesome and slow work of arranging and supervising the computation of our numerous observations, and preparing the report for the press. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully, any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.