1874 The Universe & The Coming Transits by RA Proctor Antique Astronomy Book

1874 The Universe & The Coming Transits by RA Proctor Antique Astronomy Book

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1874 The Universe & The Coming Transits by RA Proctor Antique Astronomy Book

The Universe And The Coming Transits: Presenting Researches Into And New Views Respecting The Constitution Of The Heavens: Together With An Investigation Of The Conditions Of The Coming Transits Of Venus. Recently Confirmed By A Unanimous Vote Of The Chief Astronomers Of Great Britain.

By Richard A. Proctor

Published by Longman's, Green And Co: London 1874 1st Edition

"Richard Anthony Proctor (1837 - 1888) was an English astronomer. He is best remembered for having produced one of the earliest maps of Mars in 1867 from 27 drawings by the English observer William Rutter Dawes. His map was later superseded by those of Giovanni Schiaparelli and Eugène Antoniadi and his nomenclature was dropped (for instance, his "Kaiser Sea" became Syrtis Major Planum). He used old drawings of Mars dating back to 1666 to try to determine the sidereal day of Mars. His final estimate, in 1873, was 24h 37m 22.713s, very close to the modern value of 24h 37m 22.663s. The crater Proctor on Mars is named after him."

General wear, fading and some minor damage to cover and spine as shown. Original endpapers are clean and there are no prior ownership or institutional markings. Very light ageing to a few pages with most clean and bright. Plates have the odd crease here and there but are in good condition. A nice original copy in decent condition. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.

Size 23cm x 15.5cm x 3.5cm

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Condition: Good
Binding: Hardcover
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated", "Multiple Folding Plates"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Science & Medicine
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear, fading and some minor damage to cover and spine as shown. Original endpapers are clean and there are no prior ownership or institutional markings. Very light ageing to a few pages with most clean and bright. Plates have the odd crease here and there but are in good condition. A nice original copy in decent condition. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
Language: English
Author: Richard A. Proctor
Publisher: Longman's, Green And Co: London
Year Printed: 1874
Sub-subject: Astronomy