ISBN: 9780282028404 - The Astronomical Register, Vol. 20: A Medium of Communication for Amateur Observers, and All Others Interested in the Science of Astronomy; Nos. 229 to 240, January to December, 1882 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of comets, detailing their appearances throughout centuries of records. The author traces the scientific understanding of these celestial objects, from their initial association with superstition and omens, through to the modern era where they are recognized as fascinating, complex, and often beautiful objects of scientific study. The book delves into the latest research on their physical properties, chemical composition, and the role they may have played in the creation of life on Earth. With its engaging narrative and lavish illustrations, this book brings these celestial wanderers to life, revealing the intriguing interplay between science and superstition that has characterized their long history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…