Simon Newcomb

Good condition (see photos)

Binding is tight

Name on free end paper (see photo) 

Dust Jacket is in good condition (a rare dust jacket) (see photos)

50+ plus Illustrations (see photos)

Dimensions:8 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 1 3/4

pp. 333

Astronomy for Everybody is based on the lectures of Simon Newcomb, a renowned astronomer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and covers a wide range of topics including the history of astronomy, the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. The book is written in a clear and concise style and includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts being discussed. It is an ideal resource for anyone who wants to learn about astronomy and gain a deeper appreciation for the wonders of the universe.

Simon Newcomb (March 12, 1835 – July 11, 1909) was a Canadian–American astronomer, applied mathematician, and autodidactic polymath. He served as Professor of Mathematics in the United States Navy and at Johns Hopkins University.