Meteoric astronomy: A treatise on shooting-stars, fire-balls, and aerolites

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Author Kirkwood, Daniel, 1814-1895
Title Meteoric astronomy: A treatise on shooting-stars, fire-balls, and aerolites
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Summary "Meteoric Astronomy: A Treatise on Shooting-Stars, Fire-Balls, and Aerolites" by Daniel Kirkwood is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The text discusses the phenomena of shooting stars, meteors, and meteoric stones, delving into historical observations and scientific theories related to these celestial events. Kirkwood aims to present the findings in this area of astronomy in an accessible manner, catering to both scholarly and public interest. The opening of the treatise introduces the subject of meteoric astronomy by tracing historical beliefs about comets and meteors, transitioning to modern discoveries that categorize shooting stars and meteor falls as cosmical bodies orbiting the sun. Kirkwood references significant meteor showers and their periodic occurrences, emphasizing the importance of systematic observation. The preface outlines the structure of the work, indicating that the initial chapters will address specific meteor showers, while subsequent sections will explore the theory underlying meteoric events, enriching the reader's understanding of the physical cosmos and its dynamic phenomena. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QB: Science: Astronomy
Subject Meteors
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EBook-No. 43715
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