{"product_id":"astronomy-by-george-f-chambers-hutchinson-co","title":"Astronomy by George F. Chambers - Hutchinson \u0026 Co.","description":"\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Astronomy\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: George F. Chambers\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hutchinson \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: Undated\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover, English\u003cbr\u003eCondition: This book is in good condition for its age other than some minor signs of wear to spine ends and tanned pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReader's note\u003c\/h2\u003eThe work is divided into ten parts covering the following topics: the planets of our solar system; eclipses; gravity and tides; phenomena including aberration and refraction; comets; chronological astronomy; stars; astronomical instruments; the history of astronomy; and meteoric astronomy. It is richly illustrated with photographs and woodcuts depicting a wide variety of astronomical phenomena. Chambers went on to become one of the leading amateur astronomers of the nineteenth century. The usefulness and accessibility of his practical advice ensured that his published works became indispensable for thousands of less famous amateurs. The Handbook, reissued in many editions, remains his most popular work and is a key text in the history of Victorian popular astronomical writing.","brand":"Country House Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56253288251771,"sku":"10836740","price":39.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2458\/8207\/files\/orig_511773_jpg.jpg?v=1778857762","url":"https:\/\/countryhouselibrary.co.uk\/products\/astronomy-by-george-f-chambers-hutchinson-co","provider":"Country House Library ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}