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The Geography Of The Heavens And Class Book Of Astronomy: Accompanied By A Celestial Atlas (1856)

The Geography Of The Heavens And Class Book Of Astronomy: Accompanied By A Celestial Atlas (1856)

Burritt, Elijah Hinsdale
Mattison, Hiram

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ISBN10: 1164189204
ISBN13: 9781164189206
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 354
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Geography of the Heavens and Class Book of Astronomy is a comprehensive guide to the study of astronomy, written by Elijah Hinsdale Burritt and originally published in 1856. The book is intended for use as a textbook in schools and colleges, and is accompanied by a celestial atlas that provides detailed maps and diagrams of the stars and planets. The book covers a wide range of topics related to astronomy, including the history of astronomy, the motions of the planets, the structure of the solar system, and the nature of the stars and galaxies. It also includes detailed information on the tools and techniques used by astronomers, such as telescopes and spectroscopes, and provides practical advice on how to observe the night sky.One of the unique features of the book is its emphasis on the geography of the heavens. Burritt uses a geographical metaphor to describe the layout of the stars and constellations, and provides detailed descriptions of the different regions of the sky. This approach makes the book accessible to readers who may not have a strong background in science or mathematics.Overall, The Geography of the Heavens and Class Book of Astronomy is a comprehensive and engaging guide to the study of astronomy, suitable for both students and amateur astronomers alike. Its detailed maps and diagrams, combined with its clear and accessible writing style, make it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in exploring the wonders of the night sky.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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