Sky Phenomena: A Guide to Naked-Eye Observation of the Stars alexander hamilton from the subatomic realms of

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Originally published in 1947 and 1957

Sky Phenomena: A Guide to Naked-Eye Observation of the Stars alexander hamilton from the subatomic realms ofSky Phenomena leads readers from the stars as seen from Earth, through the Sun, Moon, and various planets to the Copernican revolution, to comets and meteors, and to the sky of the Southern Hemisphere. The text includes mythological and historical aspects of the subject and has numerous exercises for the student. The final chapter is a unique collection of poetry related to the stars from ancient India to modern times. Appendices include future