How Long to Read William E. Wilson (1851-1908) - The Work and Family of a Westmeath Astronomer

How Long Does it Take to Read William E. Wilson (1851-1908) - The Work and Family of a Westmeath Astronomer?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 41 minutes to read William E. Wilson (1851-1908) - The Work and Family of a Westmeath Astronomer by Ian Elliott and Charles Mollan

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Wilson was a wealthy gentleman who could afford to indulge his hobby of Astronomy. He was attracted to this subject when, as a teenager, he took part in the Total Eclipse Expedition to Algeria in 1870. He set up a well-equipped private Observatory at Daramona House in Streete, County Westmeath. His contributions to Astronomy included: The first fairly accurate estimate of the temperature of the Sun's visible surface; the first photo-electric measurements of the brightness of stars; a series of superb celestial photographs with a 24-inch Grubb reflector; The first use of cinematography in solar physics; One of the first to suggest that radio-activity might keep the stars shining. The book covers all these initiatives and much more. Wilson, though he never attended university, was elected to Fellowship of the (London) Royal Society and received an honorary doctorate from Dublin University. But the book covers his family and life style, with brief biographies of his contemporary scientific colleagues. The book is well illustrated with family and astronomical photographs. It is written for the 'educated layman', and no knowledge of Astronomy (or indeed science) is required.

How long is William E. Wilson (1851-1908) - The Work and Family of a Westmeath Astronomer?

William E. Wilson (1851-1908) - The Work and Family of a Westmeath Astronomer by Ian Elliott and Charles Mollan is 216 pages long, and a total of 55,296 words.

This makes it 73% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read William E. Wilson (1851-1908) - The Work and Family of a Westmeath Astronomer Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 2 minutes to read William E. Wilson (1851-1908) - The Work and Family of a Westmeath Astronomer aloud.

What Reading Level is William E. Wilson (1851-1908) - The Work and Family of a Westmeath Astronomer?

William E. Wilson (1851-1908) - The Work and Family of a Westmeath Astronomer is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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