Publisher's Synopsis
Popular Astronomy: Or The Sun, Planets, Satellites And Comets is a comprehensive guide to the celestial bodies that make up our solar system. Written by O. M. Mitchel, a renowned astronomer of the 19th century, this book offers a detailed and accessible overview of the Sun, planets, satellites, and comets.Starting with the Sun, Mitchel provides a thorough examination of its properties and importance to our solar system. He then moves on to the planets, discussing each one in turn and providing information on their size, distance from the Sun, and other key characteristics. The satellites of each planet are also covered, including our own Moon.In addition to the planets and their satellites, Mitchel also explores comets and their role in our solar system. He provides information on their composition, orbits, and historical significance.Throughout the book, Mitchel uses clear and concise language to explain complex astronomical concepts, making this a valuable resource for anyone interested in astronomy. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the topics discussed.Overall, Popular Astronomy: Or The Sun, Planets, Satellites And Comets is an informative and engaging guide to the wonders of our solar system, written by a respected astronomer of his time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
