02249cam a22003133u 4500 39263 UtSlPG 20260610133911.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QB Gore, J. Ellard (John Ellard), 1845-1910 Astronomical Curiosities: Facts and Fallacies Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-03-25 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Astronomical Curiosities: Facts and Fallacies" by J. Ellard Gore is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work is a collection of interesting astronomical facts and theories, filled with both empirical observations and historical anecdotes that aim to intrigue the general reader fascinated by the cosmos. The book discusses a variety of astronomical phenomena, with particular focus on the sun, planets, and other celestial bodies, uncovering truths and debunking myths surrounding them. At the start of the work, the author offers insights into solar observations and the measurements of sunlight versus moonlight, emphasizing the significant difference in their brightness. He presents various findings from notable astronomers, detailing experiments measuring sunlight’s intensity and the peculiarities of the sun’s corona during eclipses. The opening portion serves not only to introduce the reader to the remarkable scale of solar brightness but also sets the tone for the curious and informative exploration of astronomical wonders that the author promises in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Astronomy -- Miscellanea Solar system -- Miscellanea https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39263 80102 80102