The Orbs Around Us

The Orbs Around Us

Richard Anthony Proctor

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Ciencia: cuestiones generales
ISBN:
9781019613962
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Richard Anthony Proctor was a renowned astronomer and science writer. In this collection of essays, he explores the mysteries and wonders of the solar system. His writing is clear, poetic, and evocative, inviting readers to look up at the night sky with a sense of wonder and awe. This is a must-read for anyone interested in astronomy or the history of science writing.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.

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