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In The High Heavens (1894)

In The High Heavens (1894)

Ball, Robert Stawell

Paperback

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ISBN10: 1164679880
ISBN13: 9781164679882
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 386
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In The High Heavens is a book written by Robert Stawell Ball and published in 1894. It is a scientific work that explores the mysteries of the universe and the celestial bodies that inhabit it. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of astronomy and astrophysics. The first chapter discusses the history of astronomy and the early attempts made by humans to understand the stars and planets. The second chapter delves into the structure of the solar system, including the sun, planets, and asteroids. The third chapter explores the stars and their various classifications, while the fourth chapter looks at the Milky Way and other galaxies in the universe.The fifth chapter is dedicated to the study of comets and meteorites, while the sixth chapter examines the phenomenon of eclipses. The seventh chapter discusses the nature of light and the different types of telescopes used by astronomers to study the heavens. The eighth and final chapter focuses on the future of astronomy and the potential discoveries that may be made in the coming years.Overall, In The High Heavens is a comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with a detailed understanding of astronomy and astrophysics. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the mysteries of the universe and the science behind it.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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