Celestial Motions: A Handy Book Of Astronomy (1901)
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ISBN10: 1164600370
ISBN13: 9781164600374
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164600374
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Celestial Motions: A Handy Book of Astronomy is a comprehensive guide to the study of the stars, planets, and other celestial objects. Written by William Thynne Lynn in 1901, this book provides a detailed overview of the principles of astronomy, including the movements of the planets, the phases of the moon, and the cycles of the stars.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of astronomy. The first section provides an introduction to the study of the stars, including a brief history of astronomy and an overview of the tools and techniques used by astronomers.The second section focuses on the movements of the planets, including their orbits around the sun and their positions in the sky at different times of the year. This section also covers the phases of the moon, eclipses, and other phenomena related to the movements of the planets.The third section of the book is devoted to the study of the stars themselves. This section covers the different types of stars, their properties, and their life cycles. It also includes information on how stars are classified and how they are observed by astronomers.The fourth and final section of the book covers the practical aspects of astronomy, including how to use telescopes and other tools to observe the stars and planets. It also includes information on how to set up an observatory and how to record and analyze astronomical data.Overall, Celestial Motions: A Handy Book of Astronomy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of the stars and planets. It provides a thorough introduction to the principles of astronomy and includes detailed information on a wide range of topics related to the study of the heavens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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