On The Expected Return Of The Great Comet Of 1264 And 1556: With A History Of Former Appearances (1848)

By John Russell Hind

Book Overview

""On The Expected Return Of The Great Comet Of 1264 And 1556: With A History Of Former Appearances"" is a book written by John Russell Hind in the year 1848. The book is a historical account of the appearance of two great comets in the years 1264 and 1556, and the author's predictions on the expected return of these comets. The book also includes a comprehensive history of the previous appearances of comets and their impact on human civilization. The author, John Russell Hind, was a renowned astronomer and a Fellow of the Royal Society. He was known for his contributions to the field of comet research and his accurate predictions on the trajectory of comets. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of astronomy and cometary science.Compiled From Various Authors And Ephemerides For Facilitating Its Rediscovery.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: 1164831046
• ISBN13: 9781164831044
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"