History of binaries.

[cotterless45]

Very absorbing , quite astonishing given the equipment available,

https://arxiv.org/pdf/1304.5494.pdf

old Nick.

[jambouk]

Fascinating stuff; I've not read the article yet, but the whole history of binary observations (and theory) is very interesting. I found a name from the early 1800s in a county archives the other side of the country and there are documents of his observations and theories of binary stars; he's not a name I've found anywhere else so this is on my list of things to research further when I get the time.

Thank you.

James

 

[Putaendo Patrick]

John Michell was a very interesting figure in the history of astronomy, and for me at least, deserves wider recognition.

There's a good biography of Michell which is an enjoyable read: Russell McCormmach - Weighing the Stars, the Reverend John Michell  of Thornhill, published by Springer in 2012.

[laudropb]

Very interesting article Nick. Thanks for the post.

[Dave In Vermont]

As above, very good find - thanks!

More fuel for the 'Miles O' Files.'

Dave

[chiltonstar]

A superb article, thanks Nick.

Chris

[michaelmorris]

Thanks for sharing this. It's a really fascinating article. 

[Mark at Beaufort]

Great article Nick. It is good to read the history of the study of double stars.

[Mak the Night]

Thanks.

[johnfosteruk]

Thanks for sharing this Nick, we had a talk at the society earlier in the year that touched on some of the history here, but not in as much detail so this was an enjoyable read.