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Our Wonderful Universe: An Easy Introduction to the Study of the Heavens
Clarence A Chant
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Description for Our Wonderful Universe: An Easy Introduction to the Study of the Heavens
Hardcover. An Easy Introduction to the Study of the Heavens. First published in 1928, this introduction to 'the study of the heavens' includes chapters on: 'The Celestial Sphere and its Motions'; 'The Sun and Its Systems'; and 'The Universe of the Stars'. It also features an appendix of interesting astronomical facts. Num Pages: 192 pages, B/W ILLUSTRATIONS. BIC Classification: PG. .
-Reissue of an important work written by the father of Canadian astronomy -Astronomy is popular! The constant stream of incredible pictures from Hubble telescope has inspired people around the world to look up at the night sky -Beautifully packaged - ideal for gift book market Astronomy is one of the oldest branches of science. It has fascinated humanity from the earliest times. Huge advances have been made since Clarence Augustus Chant's acclaimed work, Our Wonderful Universe, was first published in 1928. We have sent humans into space and walked on the Moon. Spacecraft have landed on Mars, and the International ... Read more
-Reissue of an important work written by the father of Canadian astronomy -Astronomy is popular! The constant stream of incredible pictures from Hubble telescope has inspired people around the world to look up at the night sky -Beautifully packaged - ideal for gift book market Astronomy is one of the oldest branches of science. It has fascinated humanity from the earliest times. Huge advances have been made since Clarence Augustus Chant's acclaimed work, Our Wonderful Universe, was first published in 1928. We have sent humans into space and walked on the Moon. Spacecraft have landed on Mars, and the International ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Papadakis Dist A C
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Place of Publication
Newbury, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781906506629
SKU
V9781906506629
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99-2
About Clarence A Chant
Clarence Augustus Chant (1865 - 1956) was a Canadian philosopher and physicist. In 1905, he introduced optical astronomy courses at the University of Toronto and was the sole astronomer at the university until 1924. He lobbied the city of Toronto for an observatory, but the project was shelved with the advent of World War I. Finally, in 1935, his dream ... Read more
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