
audiobook
by Isaac W. (Isaac Winter) Heysinger
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
INTRODUCTION.
THE SOURCE AND MODE OF SOLAR ENERGY. - CHAPTER I. - STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM OF SOLAR ENERGY.
CHAPTER II. - THE CONSTITUTION AND PHENOMENA OF THE SUN.
CHAPTER III. - THE MODE OF SOLAR ENERGY.
CHAPTER IV. - THE SOURCE OF SOLAR ENERGY.
CHAPTER V. - THE DISTRIBUTION AND CONSERVATION OF SOLAR ENERGY.
CHAPTER VI. - THE PHENOMENA OF THE STARS.
CHAPTER VII. - TEMPORARY STARS, METEORS, AND COMETS.
CHAPTER VIII. - THE PHENOMENA OF COMETS.
An expansive survey of the forces that light up our cosmos, this volume guides listeners through the electrical underpinnings of stars, planets and nebulae. Drawing on observations of sun‑spots, auroras and comet tails, the author weaves together astronomy, chemistry and physics to propose a single, unifying principle for the generation and transfer of solar energy. Detailed illustrations of nebular development, solar structure and experimental setups help translate complex ideas into vivid, accessible scenes.
The narrative balances historical references to classic astronomers with modern laboratory experiments that mimic space phenomena, from electroscope demonstrations to vacuum‑chamber repulsion tests. By tracing how electrical currents might shape the birth of solar systems and influence planetary interactions, the book invites listeners to rethink familiar celestial events. It offers a thoughtful, well‑illustrated exploration that bridges theory and observation without demanding specialist knowledge.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (541K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2018-01-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1842
A Civil War veteran, physician, and wide-ranging thinker, this 19th-century writer moved easily between military history, medicine, science, and Chinese philosophy. His books reflect a restless curiosity and a taste for big questions.
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