The Cause Of The Supposed Proper Motion Of The Fixed Stars: And An Explanation Of The Apparent Acceleration Of The Moon's Mean Motion (1874)

By Alfred Wilks Drayson

Book Overview

""The Cause Of The Supposed Proper Motion Of The Fixed Stars: And An Explanation Of The Apparent Acceleration Of The Moon�������s Mean Motion"" is a scientific book written by Alfred Wilks Drayson and published in 1874. The book aims to explain the supposed proper motion of the fixed stars and the apparent acceleration of the moon's mean motion. Drayson, a British astronomer, presents his theories and observations on these phenomena. He argues that the apparent motion of the stars is caused by the movement of the solar system through space and not by any actual motion of the stars themselves. He also discusses the apparent acceleration of the moon's mean motion, which he attributes to the effects of the Earth's atmosphere and the gravitational pull of the Sun and planets. The book is written in a technical and scientific style, and it provides a detailed analysis of the subject matter. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in astronomy and the history of scientific thought.With Other Geometrical Problems In Astronomy Hitherto Unsolved, A Sequel To The Glacial Epoch.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: 1165115476
• ISBN13: 9781165115471
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"