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"Side lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science" from Simon Newcomb. Canadian-American astronomer and mathematician (1835-1909).

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""Side Lights On Astronomy"" is a book written by Simon Newcomb, a renowned astronomer and mathematician. The book is a collection of essays that explore various aspects of astronomy, ranging from the history of the field to recent discoveries and theories. Newcomb covers topics... Read Full Overview

During our whole lives, in all probability during the whole of human history, we have been flying unceasingly towards this beautiful constellation with a speed to which no motion on earth can compare.

Reproduction of the original: Side-lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science by Simon Newcomb

Reproduction of the original: Side-lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science by Simon Newcomb

Side Lights On Astronomy is a non-fiction book written by Simon Newcomb, an American astronomer and mathematician. The book was first published in 1906 and has since been considered a classic in the field of astronomy. The book is divided into sixteen chapters, each of which... Read Full Overview

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