"Pleasant Ways in Science" by Richard A. Proctor is a late 19th-century exploration of exciting scientific discoveries designed for the everyday reader. The book embarks on a journey through the wonders of contemporary science, focusing mostly on astronomy and the natural sciences. The narrative begins with the groundbreaking revelation of oxygen's presence in the sun, uncovered through spectrum analysis. Setting a historical stage by referencing earlier studies of light and the sun's atmosphere, Proctor uses spectroscopic analysis to present the idea of how elements can be identified by their unique signatures. Overall, the book sparks curiosity and invites readers to learn more about the natural world by unraveling complex topics in an accessible and engaging manner.
Pleasant Ways in Science
By Richard A. (Richard Anthony) Proctor
Uncover the sun's secrets and other amazing scientific finds in a book that makes complex ideas understandable and interesting for everyone.
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About the AuthorRichard Anthony Proctor FRAS 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 His map was later superseded by those of Giovanni Schiaparelli and Eugène Antoniadi and his nomenclature was dropped.
Richard Anthony Proctor FRAS 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 His map was later superseded by those of Giovanni Schiaparelli and Eugène Antoniadi and his nomenclature was dropped.
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