The moon : a full description and map of its principal physical features by Elger

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Author Elger, Thomas Gwyn, 1836-1897
LoC No. 01005387
Title The moon : a full description and map of its principal physical features
Note Reading ease score: 64.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Moon: A Full Description and Map of Its Principal Physical Features" by Thomas Gwyn Elger is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an extensive guide for lunar observers, illustrating the moon's physical characteristics and providing detailed maps for reference. The book is tailored for both serious astronomers and those with a general interest in astronomy, aiming to enhance understanding of the moon's surface features. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of lunar topography, emphasizing the work's dual purpose as a reference for telescopic observation and a means of organizing lunar research. Elger discusses the advancements in lunar observation since Galileo's time, acknowledging the contributions of various astronomers who have mapped and named lunar features. He introduces the various categories of lunar formations, such as maria (seas), ridges, craters, and rills (clefts), while highlighting the significance of those observations in the study of selenography. The preface articulates the need for systematic observation techniques, presenting a foundation upon which the subsequent chapters build deeper insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QB: Science: Astronomy
Subject Moon
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