Two Remarkable Visual Discoveries: The human eye is a force to be reckoned with.
Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2025, v. 150, n. 1. P. 52 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Dobbins, Thomas A. 3 of 3
Abstract
The article in Sky & Telescope discusses two remarkable visual discoveries made by astronomers using powerful telescopes. The first discovery involves determining the rotation period of Uranus by observing white spots on the planet's surface, which were later confirmed by Voyager 2. The second discovery recounts Percival Lowell's observation of Ascraeus Lucus on Mars in 1903, which was later identified as a shield volcano. These discoveries highlight the impressive resolution capabilities of the human eye in astronomical observations. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Sky & Telescope. 2025/07, Vol. 150, Issue 1, p52
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0037-6604
- Accession Number:184552187
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