An Astronomical Vocabulary: Being An Explanation Of All Terms In Use Amongst Astronomers At The Present Day (1852)

By John Russell Hind

Book Overview

An Astronomical Vocabulary is a book written by John Russell Hind in 1852. It is a comprehensive guide to the terminology used by astronomers during that time. The book covers all the terms in use amongst astronomers at the time and provides an explanation of each term. The book is organized alphabetically and includes terms related to astronomy, such as celestial bodies, astronomical instruments, and astronomical phenomena. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in astronomy or the history of science. It is a fascinating glimpse into the language and terminology used by astronomers in the mid-19th century. Overall, An Astronomical Vocabulary is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the development of scientific language.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120148057
• ISBN13: 9781120148056
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"