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Richard A. Proctor

English astronomer (1837-1888)

Born	1837
Died	1888

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Other worlds than ours

by Richard A. Proctor
First published in 1870
16 editions, 3 ebooks
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Half-hours with the telescope: being a popular guide to the use of the telescope as a means of amusement and instruction.

by Richard A. Proctor
First published in 1868
9 editions, 3 ebooks
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Myths and marvels of astronomy

by Richard A. Proctor
First published in 1877
6 editions, 5 ebooks
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Light science for leisure hours: familiar essays on scientific subjects, natural phenomena, &c : with a sketch of the life of Mary Somerville

by Richard A. Proctor
First published in 1871
5 editions, 5 ebooks
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Light science for leisure hours.: A series of familiar esays on scientific subjects, natural phenomena, &c., &c.

by Richard A. Proctor
First published in 1871
5 editions, 3 ebooks
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The Great Pyramid: observatory, tomb, and temple

by Richard A. Proctor First published in 1883
5 editions, 1 ebook
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The orbs around us: a series of familiar essays on the moon and planets, meteors and comets, the sun and coloured pairs of suns

by Richard A. Proctor
First published in 1872
5 editions, 4 ebooks
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Rough ways made smooth: a series of familiar essays on scientific subjects.

by Richard A. Proctor
First published in 1880
4 editions, 2 ebooks
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Chance and luck: a discussion of the laws of luck, coincidences , wagers, lotteries, and the fallacies of gambling; with notes on poker and martingales.

by Richard A. Proctor
First published in 1887
4 editions, 2 ebooks
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Our place among infinities.: A series of essays contrasting our little abode in space and time with the infinities around us.

by Richard A. Proctor First published in 1876
4 editions, 1 ebook
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Half-hours with the stars.: A plain and easy guide to the knowledge of the constellations.

by Richard A. Proctor
First published in 1873
3 editions, 2 ebooks
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The moon: her motions, aspect, scenery, and physical condition.

by Richard A. Proctor First published in 1873
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Other worlds than ours: the plurality of worlds studied under the light of recent scientific researches

by Richard A. Proctor First published in 1800
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Other worlds than ours: the plurality of worlds studied under the light of recent scientific researches

by Richard A. Proctor
First published in 1896
3 editions, 2 ebooks
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Light science for leisure hours: A series of familiar essays on scientific subjects, natural phenomena, etc

by Richard A. Proctor First published in 1871
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Transits of Venus.: A popular account of past and coming transits, from the first observed by Horrocks A.D. 1639 to the transit of A.D. 2012.

by Richard A. Proctor
First published in 1874
3 editions, 2 ebooks
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The expanse of heaven: a series of essays on the wonders of the firmament.

by Richard A. Proctor
First published in 1873
3 editions, 2 ebooks
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Saturn and its system: containing discussions of the motions (real and apparent) and telescopic appearance of the planet Saturn, its satellites, and rings; the nature of the rings; the great inequality of Saturn and Jupiter; and the habitability of Saturn. To which are appended notes on Chaldæan astronomy, Laplace's nebular theory, and the habitability of the moon; a series of tables with explanatory notes; and explanations of astronomical terms.

by Richard A. Proctor
First published in 1865
3 editions, 2 ebooks
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Watched By The Dead: A Loving Study Of Dickens' Half-Told Tale

by Richard A. Proctor First published in 1887
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The poetry of astronomy: a series of familiar essays on the heavenly bodies ...

by Richard A. Proctor First published in 1882
3 editions, 1 ebook
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English astronomer (1837-1888)

Born	1837
Died	1888

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OLID: OL355099A
ISNI: 0000000083445486
Library of Congress Names: n85809031
LibriVox: 12718
Project Gutenberg: 6917
SBN/ICCU (National Library Service of Italy): CFIV216586
VIAF: 71487031
Wikidata: Q1394761
Inventaire.io: wd:Q1394761

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