Description
The book "A Primer of Astronomy" was first published in 1911 and written by a former Astronomer Royal of Ireland. It serves as a basic introduction to astronomy and includes illustrations of astronomical phenomena such as comets and constellations. It is useful for those interested in the history of education and teaching of astronomy.
First published in 1911 as the second edition of a 1900 original, this book provides a basic introduction to astronomy written by the former Astronomer Royal of Ireland. The text is illustrated with photographs, diagrams and drawings of astronomical phenomena, including certain comets and the constellations visible from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of education and the teaching of astronomy.