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Elementary Astronomy, Or Notes And Questions On The Stars And Solar System by C. C. Reeks. This school?aimed primer surveys the elements of astronomy from its definition to the fixed stars, nebulæ, the Milky Way, universal gravitation, and the solar system, with practical questions at chapter ends to test comprehension. It explains the meanings of magnitudes, the nature of double and variable stars, and the use of spectrum analysis to determine the chemical composition of celestial bodies. The volume treats the Sun, Moon, Earth, and the planets, and includes chapters on the Earth’s shape, atmosphere, seasons, and orbital motions. It details lunar eclipses, tides, and libration, and summarizes solar phenomena such as prominences, sunspots, and the corona. Aimed at schools and private tuition, the text preserves a 19th?century pedagogical approach and historical context, introducing readers to foundational ideas and observational methods that shaped early modern astronomy.
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