The Astronomical Register, Vol. 7 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederick William Levander

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656353414 ISBN 13: 9780656353415

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

For amateur stargazers and curious minds: explore a historic monthly digest of astronomical notes, observations, and discussions.

Whether you’re tracking the night sky, following reports of auroras, or reading plain‑spoken explanations of celestial motion, this volume offers a snapshot of 19th‑century observational science. It collects correspondences, notes from observatories, and essays that illuminate how scholars and enthusiasts viewed the heavens long before modern digital archives.

This edition centers on the practical, approachable side of astronomy: how observers described phenomena, how the Moon moves and changes shape from Earth, and how bright events like transits and eclipses were discussed in real time. It also showcases the community of readers who contributed letters and sketches, sharing firsthand experiences of the sky.

• Direct correspondence from observers around the world, including reports on auroras and other atmospheric phenomena.
• Illustrated explanations of lunar motion, libration, and the Moon’s physical constitution.
• Monthly notes on planetary positions, celestial events, and instrument discussions useful to amateurs.
• Editorial notes, announcements, and a long tradition of peer exchange within the astronomical community.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical science, hands‑on sky watching, and the shared curiosity of early amateur astronomy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656353414
• ISBN 13: 9780656353415
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 286