Halley’s Comet

Halley’s Comet

Herbert Hall Turner

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9781120625564
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Halley’s Comet: An Evening Discourse To The British Association (1910) is a book written by Herbert Hall Turner. The book is a detailed account of the history, science, and mythology surrounding Halley’s Comet, which is one of the most famous comets in history. The book is based on a lecture that Turner delivered to the British Association in 1910, and it covers a wide range of topics related to the comet, including its discovery, its orbit, its appearance in the sky, and its cultural significance. The book also includes a number of illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the science behind the comet. Overall, Halley’s Comet: An Evening Discourse To The British Association (1910) is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of one of the most intriguing celestial objects in the solar system.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.

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