Abstract
THE first of these works is the second edition of the first part of a general description of the universe, and is devoted to the solar system: another part will be given to the fixed stars. The aim of the author is to afford a complete account of his subject, including the latest researches, which shall be at the same time thoroughly scientific, while it will not be beyond the comprehension of those who are possessed of only an elemental y knowledge of astronomy, or more properly perhaps urancgraphy. The first forty-nine pages contain a description of the sun; the next five are given to the zodiac. Then follow the planets Mercury, Venus, &c., in order, and finally we have a full and very interesting account of comets and meteorites.
Handbuch der allgemeinen Himmelsbeschieibung vom Stanaptinkte der kosmischen Weltanschauung dargestellt.
Von Hermann J. Klein. Pp. 351. (Braunschweig, 1871. London: William and Norgate.)
Theoretische Astronomie.
Von Dr. W. Klinkerfues. Erste Abtheilung. Pp. 256. (Ditto, ditto.)
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A., G. Handbuch der allgemeinen Himmelsbeschreibung vom Stanapunkte der kosmischen Weltanschauung dargestellt Theoretische Astronomie . Nature 4, 24–25 (1871). https://doi.org/10.1038/004024c0
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