Distances of the Stars - And Other Essays on Astronomy

Nicolas Camille Flammarion FRAS (1842-1925) was a French author and astronomer. A prolific writer, he produced over fifty books including science fiction novels, works on astronomy, and works on physical research. This volume contains a collection of vintage articles written by Flammarion on the subject of astronomy, originally appearing in various publications including "e;Les Distances des Toiles in La Nature"e;, "e;La Natur"e;, and "e;Popular Science Monthly"e;. A fantastic collection of classic articles that will appeal to those with a keen interest in the history of astronomy. Contents include: "e;Mars, by the Latest Observations"e;, "e;Past and Future of a Constellation"e;, "e;Distances of the Stars"e;, "e;How the Earth was Regarded in Old Times"e;, "e;The System of Sirius, and Solar Systems Different from Ours"e;, and "e;The Intra-Mercurial Planets"e;. Other titles by this author include: "e;The Plurality of Inhabited Worlds"e; (1862), "e;Real and Imaginary Worlds"e; (1865), and "e;God in Nature"e; (1866). Vintage Astronomy Classics is proudly publishing this brand new collection of classic articles for the enjoyment of a new generation of astronomy lovers.