How To Know The Starry Heavens: An Invitation To The Study Of Suns And Worlds

By Edward Irving

Book Overview

""How To Know The Starry Heavens: An Invitation To The Study Of Suns And Worlds"" is a comprehensive guide to understanding the celestial bodies that make up our universe. Written by Edward Irving, this book provides a detailed overview of the stars, planets, and other astronomical phenomena that can be observed from Earth. The author explains the scientific principles behind the study of astronomy and provides practical tips for observing the night sky. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of astronomy, the structure of the solar system, the properties of stars, and the search for extraterrestrial life. With clear explanations and beautiful illustrations, ""How To Know The Starry Heavens"" is an accessible and engaging introduction to the fascinating world of astronomy.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: 1428639403
• ISBN13: 9781428639409
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"