Richard A. (Richard Anthony) Proctor
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 His map was later superseded by those of Giovanni Schiaparelli and Eugène Antoniadi and his nomenclature was dropped.
Myths and Marvels of Astronomy
Discover how ancient beliefs about the stars shaped our past, challenged by the dawn of scientific reasoning and astronomical enlightenment.
By Richard A. (Richard Anthony) Proctor
Half-Hours with the Stars A Plain and Easy Guide to the Knowledge of the Constellations
Discover the cosmos as you journey through the night sky, using easy-to-follow maps to unlock the secrets of the constellations above.
By Richard A. (Richard Anthony) Proctor
Rough Ways Made Smooth: A series of familiar essays on scientific subjects
Embark on a journey through accessible scientific essays that unravel solar mysteries and champion observation as a key to unlocking the universe's secrets.
By Richard A. (Richard Anthony) Proctor
Flowers of the Sky
Journey through a universe of light, space, and gravity, where the cosmos's intricate mechanics reveal the poetic beauty of the stars.
By Richard A. (Richard Anthony) Proctor
Pleasant Ways in Science
Uncover the sun's secrets and other amazing scientific finds in a book that makes complex ideas understandable and interesting for everyone.
By Richard A. (Richard Anthony) Proctor
Half-hours with the Telescope Being a Popular Guide to the Use of the Telescope as a Means of Amusement and Instruction.
Unlock the secrets of the night sky with your very own telescope and embark on a journey to witness celestial wonders.
By Richard A. (Richard Anthony) Proctor
Light Science for Leisure Hours A series of familiar essays on scientific subjects, natural phenomena, &c.
Explore the beautiful mystery of the aurora and its surprising link to Earth's magnetic forces, revealing a hidden connection to the sun itself.
By Richard A. (Richard Anthony) Proctor