Astronomy
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CosmografíaCosmografía1. Objeto de la Cosmografa.Cuando durante el da est el cielo libre de nubes y de brumas, parece una bveda transparente, de color azulado brillante (ese azulado especial llamado celeste), sobre la cual se mueve, desde su orto hasta su ocaso, el disco del...
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A Field Book of the StarsA Field Book of the StarsConsidering the ease with which a knowledge of the constellations can be acquired, it seems a remarkable fact that so few are conversant with these time-honored configurations of the heavens. Aside from a knowledge of "the Dipper" and "the...
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The New HeavensThe New Heavens Fourteen years ago, in a book entitled "The Study of Stellar Evolution" (University of Chicago Press, 1908), I attempted to give in untechnical language an account of some modern methods of astrophysical research. This book is now out of print, and...
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The Reminiscences of an AstronomerThe Reminiscences of an AstronomerThe earlier chapters of this collection are so much in the nature of an autobiography that the author has long shrunk from the idea of allowing them to see the light during his lifetime. His repugnance has been overcome by...
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The Discovery of a World in the MooneThe Discovery of a World in the Moone - Or, A Discovrse Tending To Prove That 'Tis Probable There May Be Another Habitable World In That Planet A few typographical errors have been corrected. They have been noted in the text with mouse-hover popups....
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Ueber die schrecklichen Wirkungen des Aufsturzes eines Kometen auf die ErdeUeber die schrecklichen Wirkungen des Aufsturzes eines Kometen auf die Erde - und über die vor fünftausend Jahren gehabte Erscheinung dieser Art Ehe ich die schrecklichen und furchtbaren Wirkungen, welche unser Wohnort sowol in seinem innern Baue, als auch auf seiner Oberflche leiden wrde,...
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Other WorldsOther Worlds - Their Nature, Possibilities and Habitability in the Light of the Latest DiscoveriesThe point of view of this book is human interest in the other worlds around us. It presents the latest discoveries among the planets of the solar system, and shows...
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International Conference Held at Washington for the Purpose of Fixing a Prime Meridian and a Universal Day. October, 1884International Conference Held at Washington for the Purpose of Fixing a Prime Meridian and a Universal Day. October, 1884. - Protocols of the ProceedingsCircular to United States representatives abroad bringing the subject to the attention of foreign governments (Annex III) 210 The Delegates to...
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The Moon: A Full Description and Map of its Principal Physical FeaturesThe Moon: A Full Description and Map of its Principal Physical FeaturesThis book and the accompanying map is chiefly intended for the use of lunar observers, but it is hoped it may be acceptable to many who, though they cannot strictly be thus described,...
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Half-hours with the TelescopeHalf-hours with the Telescope - Being a Popular Guide to the Use of the Telescope as a Means of Amusement and Instruction.The object which the Author and Publisher of this little work have proposed to themselves, has been the production, at a moderate price,...
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The Uses of AstronomyThe Uses of Astronomy - An Oration Delivered at Albany on the 28th of July, 1856The undersigned ventures to put forth this report of Mr. Everett's Oration, in connection with a condensed account of the Inauguration of the Dudley Observatory, and the Dedication of...
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The Future of AstronomyThe Future of AstronomyIt is claimed by astronomers that their science is not only the oldest, but that it is the most highly developed of the sciences. Indeed it should be so, since no other science has ever received such support from royalty, from...
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Recreations in AstronomyRecreations in Astronomy - With Directions for Practical Experiments and Telescopic Work All sciences are making an advance, but Astronomy is moving at the double-quick. Since the principles of this science were settled by Copernicus, four hundred years ago, it has never had to...
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Cosmos: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1Cosmos: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1I CAN not more appropriately introduce the Cosmos than by presenting a brief sketch of the life of its illustrious author.* While the name of Alexander von Humboldt is familiar to every one,...
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Images of Comet Wild 2, Taken by NASA's Stardust spacecraft in 2004Images of Comet Wild 2, Taken by NASA's Stardust spacecraft in 2004 ......Buy Now (To Read More)Product details Ebook Number: 13082 Author: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Release Date: Aug 2, 2004 Format: eBook Language: English
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KeplerKepler In order to emphasise the importance of the reforms introduced into astronomy by Kepler, it will be well to sketch briefly the history of the theories which he had to overthrow. In very early times it must have been realised that the sun...
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The Story of the Herschels, a Family of AstronomersThe Story of the Herschels, a Family of Astronomers - Sir William Herschel, Sir John Herschel, Caroline HerschelOn the value of biography it is unnecessary to insist. It is now well understood that we may learn to make our own lives good and honest...
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Color Images from Mars RoversColor Images from Mars Rovers - Spirit and Opportunity Thanks to Bob Webster for making these images available. They are recombinations of images with different colored filters. All images are courtesy of NASA/JPL and in the public domain in the United States. I was...
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Is Mars habitable? A critical examination of Professor Percival Lowell's book "Mars and its canals," with an alternative explanationIs Mars habitable? A critical examination of Professor Percival Lowell's book "Mars and its canals," with an alternative explanationThis small volume was commenced as a review article on Professor Percival Lowell's book, Mars and its Canals, with the object of showing that the large...
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Autobiography of Sir George Biddell AiryAutobiography of Sir George Biddell AiryThe life of Airy was essentially that of a hard-working, business man, and differed from that of other hard-working people only in the quality and variety of his work. It was not an exciting life, but it was full...
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