Astronomical Curiosities: Facts and Fallacies by J. Ellard Gore
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| Author | Gore, J. Ellard (John Ellard), 1845-1910 |
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| Title | Astronomical Curiosities: Facts and Fallacies |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Astronomical Curiosities: Facts and Fallacies" by J. Ellard Gore is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work is a collection of interesting astronomical facts and theories, filled with both empirical observations and historical anecdotes that aim to intrigue the general reader fascinated by the cosmos. The book discusses a variety of astronomical phenomena, with particular focus on the sun, planets, and other celestial bodies, uncovering truths and debunking myths surrounding them. At the start of the work, the author offers insights into solar observations and the measurements of sunlight versus moonlight, emphasizing the significant difference in their brightness. He presents various findings from notable astronomers, detailing experiments measuring sunlight’s intensity and the peculiarities of the sun’s corona during eclipses. The opening portion serves not only to introduce the reader to the remarkable scale of solar brightness but also sets the tone for the curious and informative exploration of astronomical wonders that the author promises in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Astronomy -- Miscellanea |
| Subject | Solar system -- Miscellanea |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39263 |
| Release Date | Mar 25, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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