Astronomical Essays: Historical And Descriptive (1907)

By J. Ellard Gore

Book Overview

Astronomical Essays: Historical And Descriptive is a book written by John Ellard Gore and published in 1907. The book consists of a collection of essays on various topics related to astronomy, including the history of astronomy, the solar system, comets, meteorites, and the stars. The book begins with a discussion of the history of astronomy, covering the contributions of ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Greeks, as well as the development of modern astronomy. The author then delves into the solar system, describing the planets, their orbits, and their physical characteristics.The next section of the book focuses on comets, discussing their appearance, composition, and movements. The author also provides a detailed account of the famous comet of 1680, which was visible to the naked eye for several months.The book then moves on to meteorites, describing their origins, composition, and impact on Earth. The author also discusses the various theories about the formation of the solar system and the role that meteorites may have played in this process.The final section of the book is dedicated to the stars, providing a detailed description of their properties, classifications, and movements. The author also discusses the various methods used to study the stars, including spectroscopy and photometry.Overall, Astronomical Essays: Historical And Descriptive is a comprehensive and informative book that covers a wide range of topics related to astronomy. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both amateur and professional astronomers alike.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: 1436782716
• ISBN13: 9781436782715
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"