Excerpt from Elements of Astronomy, Descriptive and Physical: In Which the General Phenomena of the Heavenly Bodies and the Theory of the Tides Are Familiarly Explained, and Illustrated by Numerous Diagrams From Engravings on Copper Plates
Northern Constellations, Southern Constellations, Latitude and Longitude, Moon's months and bases, Eclipses - Lunar ecepses, Solar Eclipses Total Solar Eclipses, Umbra and Penumbra.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book on astronomy, from the early 19th century, delves into the nature and motions of the sun, moon, planets, and comets. The author translates complex astronomical phenomena into plain English, providing a comprehensive overview of the field as it was then understood. The book covers topics such as the Earth's rotation and revolution, the phases of the moon, eclipses, and the orbits of planets and comets. It also explores the significance of the autumnal equinox, solstices, and other celestial events. The author presents the latest astronomical discoveries of the time, offering insights into the vastness and order of the universe. An invaluable historical reference, this book offers a glimpse into the development of astronomical knowledge and the enduring fascination with the cosmos. 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 # 9781332706693_0
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