Curiosities of the Sky (Registro nro. 48626)

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005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION
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Original cataloging agency UtSlPG
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050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER
Classification number QB
100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Serviss, Garrett Putman,
Dates associated with a name 1851-1929
245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Curiosities of the Sky
264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture Salt Lake City, UT :
Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer Project Gutenberg,
Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice 2004
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Extent 1 online resource :
Other physical details multiple file formats
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Carrier type term online resource
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500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note Release date is 2004-10-01
505 0# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note The windows of absolute night -- Star-clouds, star-clusters, and star-streams -- Stellar migrations -- The passing of the constellations -- Conflagrations in the heavens -- Explosive and whirling nebulae -- The banners of the sun -- The zodiacal light mystery -- Marvels of the aurora -- Strange adventures of comets -- Meteors, fire-balls, and meteorites -- The wrecking of the moon -- The great Mars problem -- The riddle of the asteroids.
508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE
Creation/production credits note William McClain
508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE
Creation/production credits note William McClain<br/>Updated: 2022-12-28.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. "Curiosities of the Sky" by Garrett Putman Serviss is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the wonders and mysteries of astronomy, aiming to captivate readers with the marvels of the cosmos while presenting complex phenomena in accessible language. The book delves into various astronomical topics, such as the nature of stars, constellations, nebulae, and the motion of celestial bodies, offering insights into the grand scale of the universe and the enigmas associated with it. At the start of "Curiosities of the Sky," Serviss introduces the pervasive awe that astronomy inspires, highlighting the fascination for mysteries that transcend simple explanation. The opening section discusses the intriguing phenomenon of "coal-sacks," regions of apparent darkness in the night sky caused by the absence of visible stars, and likens them to windows looking out into the cosmic void. The author tantalizes readers with thoughts on the vastness of space, the dynamic nature of stars and constellations, and the interconnectedness of celestial phenomena, setting the stage for further exploration of the universe's many curiosities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Note about original Original publication data not identified
653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED
Uncontrolled term Astronomy
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Uniform Resource Identifier <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6630">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6630</a>

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