Book Description

Outlines of Astronomy is a comprehensive introduction to the principles of astronomy, covering the history of the discipline, the solar system, and the stars. Written by renowned astronomer Sir John Herschel, Part One provides a thorough overview of the science of astronomy up to the mid-19th century. This book is an excellent resource for students of astronomy and anyone with an interest in the cosmos. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.