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The Sun's Place in Nature

by Norman Lockyer
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781417947096
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
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  • Pages: 376
  • Original Price: USD 34.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 549 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Space Science / Astronomy

""The Sun's Place in Nature"" is a non-fiction book written by Norman Lockyer, first published in 1897. It is a comprehensive study of the sun, its properties, and its role in the universe. The book covers a wide range of topics including the sun's structure, its energy production, its effect on the Earth and other planets, and its relationship to other celestial bodies. Lockyer also discusses the history of solar observations and the development of scientific theories about the sun. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scientists and general readers interested in astronomy. Overall, ""The Sun's Place in Nature"" is a fascinating and informative exploration of one of the most important objects in our solar system.1897. Contents: Book I. Introductory: Our Present Observing Power; The Prismatic Camera; The Discovery of Helium; The Discovery of a Terrestrial Source of Helium. Book II. Nebulae and Stars: The Relation of Nebulae to Stars; The Chemistry of the Nebulae; The Nature of Nebulae; Many So-Called Stars are Nebulae; Double Swarms. Book III. New Stars: Eye Observations of New Stars; The Meteoritic Theory of the Origin of Novae; Photographic and Eye Observations of Nova Aurige; How the Hypothesis has Fared. Book IV. The Sun's Place Among the Stars: The New Classification of Stars and Nebulae; The New Classification Tested by Photographs; Some New Laboratory Work; Application of the New Laboratory Work to Stellar Classification; Application of the New Criteria; and A Test Case between the Rival Hypotheses. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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