1890 Astronomy by Observation Illustrated Constellations STARS Sun Gravity Moon

1890 Astronomy by Observation Illustrated Constellations STARS Sun Gravity Moon

Eliza Bowen’s “Astronomy by Observation” is a rare, 19^th-century introduction to astronomy designed for classrooms in American high schools. This particular work offers direction on how to learn about and teach constellations, understanding the motion of stars, changing of seasons, effects of gravity, comets and asteroids, and even an appendix on the use of the telescope! This impressive work is illustrated throughout with in-text illustrations and figures – the illustration of the eruptions on the sun are particularly interesting (p.58)

Item number: #21758

Price: $499

BOWEN, Eliza A

Astronomy by observation

New York: Appleton and Co., 1890.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [2], 94
  • 8 full-page plates
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
• Size: ~25in X 9.25in (28.5cm x 23.5cm)

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