The Popular Science Monthly, July, 1900 by Various
"The Popular Science Monthly, July, 1900" by Various is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This periodical presents a collection of articles and discussions on various scientific topics, highlighting contemporary advancements and inquiries in fields like astronomy, medicine, and education. Each chapter reflects substantial contributions from notable figures of the time, aiming to educate the general public on complex scientific matters. At the start of the publication, the introductorychapter by Professor Simon Newcomb focuses on the remarkable advancements in stellar astronomy, particularly the exploration of the southern hemisphere's celestial bodies, which had previously been neglected. He discusses the historical efforts of astronomers like Halley and Sir John Herschel and promotes the significance of modern astronomical institutions, including Harvard University's initiative to photograph the heavens. This opening sets a tone of exploration and scientific progress, emphasizing the collaboration and discovery that characterize the era's approach to understanding the universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Cattell, James McKeen, 1860-1944 |
| Title | The Popular Science Monthly, July, 1900 Vol. 57, May, 1900 to October, 1900 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Greg Bergquist, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Science -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Technology -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47238 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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