The Scientific Study of Meteors in the 19th Century

Mary F. Romig

Expert InsightsPublished 1965

A review of the development of scientific knowledge of meteors in the 19th century, culminating with Schiaparelli’s monumental work (1871). The Paper is concerned with such events of the century as the observations of the Leonid shower in 1833, which helped most to develop the science. Beginning with Chladni’s contribution, and tracing the rise of the scientific method in the early 19th century, the author discusses the founding of meteoritics and its initial concerns. The early development of observational meteor astronomy and physics is also discussed.

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  • Year: 1965
  • Pages: 23
  • Document Number: P-3108

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Romig, Mary F., The Scientific Study of Meteors in the 19th Century. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 1965. https://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P3108.html.
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