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  • Letters on Astronomy in which the Elements of the Science are Familiarly Explained in Connection with Biographical Sketches of the Most Eminent Astronomers

    by Denison Olmsted ...
    Letters on Astronomy, in which the Elements of the Science are Familiarly Explained in Connection with Biographical Sketches of the Most Eminent Astronomers PATH OF BIELA'S COMET. Since the first publication of these Letters, in 1840, the work has passed through numerous editions, and received many tokens of public favor, both as a class-book for schools and as a reading-book for the family circle ... Read more

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  • Letters on Astronomy

    by Denison Olmsted ...
    "Letters on Astronomy" by Denison Olmsted is a compelling exploration of the universe, aimed at making complex astronomical concepts accessible to the general reader. Olmsted, a prominent educator and scientist, uses a series of letters to convey his thoughts on celestial phenomena, the nature of the stars, and the principles of planetary motion. His engaging writing style invites readers to ... Read more

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  • Letters on Astronomy

    by Denison Olmsted ...
    Since the first publication of these Letters, in 1840, the work has passed through numerous editions, and received many tokens of public favor, both as a class-book for schools and as a reading-book for the family circle. The valuable discoveries made in the science within a few years have suggested an additional Letter, which is accordingly annexed to the series in the present revised form, ... Read more

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  • A New Astronomy (Illustrated)

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  • Kings Dethroned - A History of the Evolution of Astronomy from the Time of the Roman Empire up to the Present Day

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  • Pleasures of the telescope

    Enriched edition. An Illustrated Guide for Amateur Astronomers and a Popular Description of the Chief Wonders of the Heavens for General Readers

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  • Astronomy of To-day: A Popular Introduction in Non-Technical Language

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  • Astrology to Astronomy - The Study of the Night Sky from Ptolemy to Copernicus - With Biographies and Illustrations

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