9781334030840 - A Handbook of Descriptive and Practical Astronomy, Vol. 1: The Sun, Planets, and Comets (Classic Reprint) de Chambers, George Frederick (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book details the vastness of our solar system, focusing on the Sun, its planets, and comets. The text primarily explores the Sun, providing precise data regarding its distance from the Earth, mass, and surface gravity. Observations and research on sunspots, their periodicity, and links to other physical phenomena are discussed at length. The author delves into the composition of the Sun, examining the theories proposed by prominent astronomers and offering insights into its physical nature. The book also explores the history of solar astronomy, tracing the evolution of our understanding of the Sun from ancient times to the present day. Through a comprehensive analysis of the Sun and its characteristics, this book deepens our appreciation of its central role in our solar system and the broader universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.