Practical Talks by an Astronomer
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But the science of astronomy contains subjects that admit of detached treatment; and as many of these are precisely the ones of greatest general interest, it has seemed well to select several, and describe them in language free from technicalities. It is hoped that the book will thus prove useful to persons who do not wish to give the time required for a study of astronomy as a whole, but who may take pleasure in devoting a half-hour now and then to a detached essay on some special topic.
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Harold Jacoby
United States
Harold Jacoby was an American astronomer, born in New York City. Jacoby graduated at Columbia in 1885. He applied himself to astronomical research, and...
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