Excerpt from Elements of Astronomy: Written for the Mathematical Course of Joseph Ray, M.D
IN this work I have endeavored to describe and explain the Mechanism of the Solar System and Of the Stellar Uni verse. Though written for pupils in the higher grades Of public schools, it may be found useful in institutions of still higher rank, and as a foundation for more extended research by the private student.
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