Other Suns Than Ours, A Series Of Essays On Suns: Old Young, And Dead

By Richard Anthony Proctor

Book Overview

Other Suns Than Ours is a collection of essays on the topic of stars, written by astronomer Richard Anthony Proctor and originally published in 1887. The book covers a range of topics related to stars, including their formation, age, and eventual death. Proctor explores the differences between old and young stars, as well as the characteristics of dying stars and the remnants they leave behind. The essays are written in an accessible and engaging style, making them suitable for both casual readers and those with a more advanced knowledge of astronomy. Overall, Other Suns Than Ours provides a fascinating look at the science of stars and the mysteries of the universe.With Other Science Gleanings, Two Essays On Whist, And Correspondence With Sir John Herschel.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: 112066621X
• ISBN13: 9781120666215
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"