Description

This antiquarian book contains a fascinating exposition on the natural history of stars, including information on nebulae, 'colours stars', our galaxy, clusters of stars, constellations, and much more. This comprehensive yet accessible exploration of the myriad suns in the universe is thought-provoking and easy-to-digest, making it perfect for amateur cosmologists and anyone with an interest in the wonders of universe. The chapters of this book include: 'First Experiences of a Starlight Night', 'The Brilliancy and Distances of The Stars', 'The Grouping of the Stars into Constellations', 'The History of the Constellations', 'The Number of the Stars', 'Double Stars', 'Family Parties of Stars', etcetera. This book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a new biography of the author.