Descriptive Astronomy

Descriptive Astronomy

George Frederick Chambers

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Astronomía, espacio y tiempo
ISBN:
9781174051678
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'Descriptive Astronomy' by George Frederick Chambers, originally published in 1867, offers a comprehensive overview of the celestial world as understood in the mid-19th century. This meticulously detailed work covers a wide range of astronomical topics, including the solar system, stars, nebulae, and the use of telescopes. Chambers’s clear and engaging prose makes complex concepts accessible to both amateur stargazers and serious students of astronomy.The book provides detailed descriptions of the planets, their moons, and other celestial phenomena, reflecting the astronomical knowledge and observational techniques of the era. This edition preserves the original text and illustrations, providing modern readers with a valuable glimpse into the history of astronomy and the scientific thought of the time. 'Descriptive Astronomy' remains a fascinating resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the enduring allure of the cosmos.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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