The Moon: considered as a planet, a world, and a satellite. by James Nasmyth et al.
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"The Moon: Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite" by James Nasmyth and James Carpenter is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book examines the moon from various perspectives, including its physical characteristics, formation, and potential habitability. It aims to expand upon existing knowledge with insights gained through extensive telescopic observation and research. The opening of the work sets the foundation for discussing the moon's complex
nature, emphasizing the authors' desire to address gaps in literature regarding lunar physiography, volcanic activity, and the moon's role in the larger context of the solar system. They articulate their conclusions drawn from years of observation, hinting at the significant details and natural phenomena observable on the lunar surface. The authors express an ambition to engage both amateur astronomers and serious scientific students by providing intricate illustrations based on their telescopic studies, elaborating on topics such as the moon's origin, its geological features, and its relationship with Earth, all of which will be explored in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nasmyth, James, 1808-1890 |
|---|---|
| Author | Carpenter, James, 1840-1899 |
| LoC No. | 02018052 |
| Title | The Moon: considered as a planet, a world, and a satellite. |
| Credits |
Produced by Eric Hutton, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 44.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Moon |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56305 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56305-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 681 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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