Side-lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science;

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to astronomy and related fields. It covers the basic principles of astronomy, including celestial movements, the solar system, telescopes, and other optical instruments. Simon Newcomb captures the wonder and mystery of the universe, making this book a great read for anyone looking for an accessible introduction to astronomy and related sciences.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.