| Author |
Dean, Lee Parker, 1838-1930 |
| LoC No. |
05014141
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| Title |
The evolution of worlds from nebulae
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| Original Publication |
Bridgeport: The Marigold Printing Company, 1894.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Evolution of Worlds from Nebulae" by Lee Parker Dean is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century." The work explores cosmological theories regarding the formation of celestial bodies, particularly focusing on the nebular hypothesis and the mechanisms behind world creation. It promises to delve into various facets of astronomy, proposing questions and ideas surrounding the nature and evolution of planets and stars. "The opening of the book begins with an introduction to the nebular hypothesis, which suggests that the solar system formed from a vast cloud of gas and dust." The author engages with established astronomers' perspectives, critiquing the idea that planets and other celestial bodies were merely thrown off from the sun. He presents a series of thought-provoking questions regarding the processes of expansion and contraction in celestial bodies, underscoring the complexity and mystery behind the origins of our universe. The text sets a tone of inquiry and contemplation that suggests deeper exploration of cosmic phenomena will follow, drawing readers into a scientific discussion of vast implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QB: Science: Astronomy
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| Subject |
Nebular hypothesis
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72286 |
| Release Date |
Dec 2, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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