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A Text-Book of Astronomy

By George C. Comstock
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The text presents foundational astronomy for students, combining careful instruction in angular and time measurement with guided observational exercises requiring simple instruments. It explains the apparent motions of stars, the mechanics of planetary orbits, gravitation, and tidal phenomena; treats the earth, moon, and sun with numerical data and physical descriptions including eclipses, sunspots, and lunar topography; and surveys planets, comets, meteors, variable and double stars, clusters, and nebulae. Chapters describe instrumental principles — telescopes, cameras, spectroscopes — and culminate in discussions of stellar and solar-system development, observational techniques, and pictorial star maps and plates for classroom work.

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George C. Comstock

George C. Comstock was an American astronomer and educator, best known for his influential work, "A Text-Book of Astronomy." This comprehensive textbook aimed to provide students with a solid foundation in astronomical principles and observations. Comstock's contributions to the field of astronomy extended beyond his writings; he was also involved in various educational initiatives that sought to enhance the teaching of science. His work reflects a commitment to making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broader audience, thereby enriching the educational landscape of his time.

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