Historical Eclipses: Being The Halley Lecture Delivered May, 1921

By John Knight Fotheringham

Book Overview

Historical Eclipses: Being The Halley Lecture Delivered May, 1921 is a book written by John Knight Fotheringham. The book is a detailed account of historical eclipses and their significance. Fotheringham, who was a renowned astronomer, delivers the Halley Lecture in this book, which focuses on the study of eclipses. He discusses the history of eclipses, their observation, and the scientific knowledge that has been gained from them. The book covers a range of topics, including solar and lunar eclipses, ancient observations of eclipses, and the use of eclipses in astronomy. Fotheringham also discusses the importance of eclipses in predicting astronomical events and the role they have played in shaping our understanding of the universe. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in astronomy, history, or science in general. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both experts and non-experts 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: 1163747319
• ISBN13: 9781163747315
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"