A Plan for Securing Observations of the Variable Stars

In "A Plan for Securing Observations of the Variable Stars," Edward C. Pickering, a pivotal figure in American astronomy, meticulously outlines an innovative strategy for the systematic observation of variable stars. This seminal work is characterized by its empirical rigor and clarity, reflecting the burgeoning scientific inquiries of the late 19th century. Pickering's text articulates the essent...