Comets and Meteors by Daniel Kirkwood
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| Author | Kirkwood, Daniel, 1814-1895 |
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| LoC No. | 06014048 |
| Title |
Comets and Meteors Their phenomena in all ages; their mutual relations; and the theory of their origin. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Comets and Meteors" by Daniel Kirkwood is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the phenomena of comets and meteors, exploring their historical observations, mutual relationships, and the theories surrounding their origins. Kirkwood aims to engage the public interest in these celestial events and discusses various topics, including cometary orbits and the disintegration of comets into meteor streams. The opening of the treatise sets the stage by tracing the origins of meteoric astronomy, highlighting the impactful meteor showers of 1833 that sparked scientific inquiry into previous occurrences. Kirkwood introduces the structure of the solar system and the characteristics of comets, emphasizing their unique orbits and behaviors compared to planets. He briefly reviews the historical context of comet observations, mentioning notable encounters with comets through the ages, and presents the fundamental premise that these celestial bodies are more than mere wonders—they play a pivotal role in understanding the dynamics of our solar system. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Comets |
| Subject | Meteors |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41606 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 164 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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