This book is a comprehensive guide to the stars and nebulae visible to the naked eye or through telescopes. It was written in 1903, and although not up-to-date on the latest astronomical research, it provides valuable insights into the history of astronomy and the understanding of the universe at the turn of the 20th century. The author describes different constellations, the history of their names, and how they have been used by different cultures for navigation and timekeeping. The book also discusses the different types of stars, their distances from Earth, and how astronomers have determined their size and composition. The author provides detailed descriptions of famous double and variable stars, as well as information on the Milky Way and other nebulae. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the exploration of the night sky.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the stars and nebulae visible to the naked eye or through telescopes. It was written in 1903, and although not up-to-date on the latest astronomical research, it provides valuable insights into the history of astronomy and the understanding of the universe at the turn of the 20th century. The author describes different constellations, the history of their names, and how they have been used by different cultures for navigation and timekeeping. The book also discusses the different types of stars, their distances from Earth, and how astronomers have determined their size and composition. The author provides detailed descriptions of famous double and variable stars, as well as information on the Milky Way and other nebulae. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the exploration of the night sky. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330120392_0
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