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100 1 _aFlammarion, Camille,
_d1842-1925
245 1 0 _aAstronomy for Amateurs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-04-30
508 _aProduced by Jason Isbell, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Astronomy for Amateurs" by Camille Flammarion is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a guide to understanding the universe and the principles of astronomy, aiming to inspire and educate amateur stargazers. With a poetic approach, it invites readers to contemplate the beauty of the night sky and encourages a deeper appreciation for the stars and celestial phenomena. The opening of the book presents a reflection on the divine and sublime nature of astronomy, emphasizing its role as a source of inspiration and wonder for humanity. Flammarion describes the joy of observing the night sky, where the majesty of stars and constellations ignites curiosity and contemplation. He highlights the historical significance of women in astronomy, promoting their contributions and encouraging their involvement in the field. Through rich imagery and philosophical musings, the author lays the groundwork for a more structured exploration of astronomical concepts that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAstronomy
700 1 _aWelby, Frances A.
_q(Frances Alice),
_d1862-1947
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25267
999 _c66268
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