The pith of astronomy <without mathematics>; the latest facts and figures as developed by the giant telescopes; (1896)
Bayne, Samuel G. (Samuel Gamble), 1844-1924 · New York, Harper & brothers · leaf 162
lors because they could see nostars in this dark spot. This glorious celestial path has beenthe theme of poets in all ages. Some ofthe best lines written about it are byElizabeth Carter, from which the follow-ing is a selection: Throughout the Galaxys extended lineUnnumbered orbs in gay confusion… … THE NEBULA IN THE MILKY WAY DOUBLE AND MULTIPLE STARS Many stars that appear to the nakedeye as a single object, when examinedby a telescope or opera-glass are foundto be composed of two, three, four, oreven more stars. These are nameddouble, triple, quadruple, and multiplestars. Some of these are…
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