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

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

by Cecil Goodrich Julius Dolmage

EN·~9 hours·1 chapter

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1 total
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Transcriber’s Note

9:58:22

Description

This volume offers a clear‑sighted walk through the night sky as it is understood today, deliberately sidestepping the intimidating equations that often keep readers at a distance. The author treats celestial mechanics with the same common‑sense logic we use in everyday decisions, making the motions of planets, the nature of eclipses and the structure of our solar system feel intuitive rather than abstract. By focusing on plain language, the book invites anyone with a curiosity about the heavens to grasp the essential facts without needing a specialized background.

Complementing the narrative are more than forty vivid illustrations and diagrams, each designed to stand alone as visual aids that reinforce the text. A striking coloured frontispiece showcases artistic talent alongside scientific insight, while historical notes connect past observations to modern concepts. Together, the images and explanations create an engaging, picture‑rich guide that brings the wonders of the universe within easy reach.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (574K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Brenda Lewis, Scott Marusak, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2009-04-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

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Cecil Goodrich Julius Dolmage

d. 1908

An early popularizer of astronomy, this Irish-born writer set out to make the night sky feel approachable to general readers. His best-known work, published shortly after his death, reflects a clear, enthusiastic style aimed at curious beginners.

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