The music of the spheres : A nature lover's astronomy

audiobook

The music of the spheres : A nature lover's astronomy

by Florence Armstrong Grondal

EN·~8 hours·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total
1

FULL PAGE PLATES

0:43
2

ILLUSTRATIONS IN TEXT

2:48
3

THE MUSIC OF THE SPHERES

0:10
4

THE MUSIC OF THE SPHERES

0:01
5

CHAPTER I BEHOLD,—THE STARS!

7:00
6

CHAPTER II AN INTRODUCTION TO THE STARS

16:15
7

CHAPTER III THE ROMANCE OF THE STARS

32:01
8

CHAPTER IV THE TWO SKY DIPPERS AND DRACO, THE DRAGON

24:55
9

CHAPTER V THE STORY OF ANDROMEDA IN STARS

49:54
10

CHAPTER VI THE PARADE OF THE ZENITH CONSTELLATIONS

1:04:24

Description

Step into a night‑time treasure hunt where the sky itself is a gallery of glittering gems. This audio journey maps out more than fifty thousand stars, from the blazing heart of the Andromeda Nebula to the familiar dipper patterns that guide wanderers across the heavens. Along the way, vivid illustrations are described in rich detail, letting listeners picture the swan of Cygnus, the dragon of Draco, and the shimmering rings of Saturn as if they were right above.

Beyond the poetry, the guide offers practical tips for spotting these celestial jewels, explaining how clear tropical air or high‑altitude deserts sharpen colors and reveal hidden details. Listeners will learn why Vega shines a deep blue in May, how Arcturus glows with a golden rose hue, and why Antares burns scarlet in the southern sky each June. With each segment the narrator paints a sound‑rich portrait that turns stargazing into a personal adventure, inviting both beginners and seasoned observers to explore the music of the spheres.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (499K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: The Macmillan Company, 1926.

Credits

Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)

Release date

2023-03-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Florence Armstrong Grondal

Florence Armstrong Grondal

An astronomer, photographer, and popular science writer, she brought the night sky down to earth for general readers. Her books mix clear explanation with a sense of wonder, making astronomy feel both approachable and poetic.

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