Astronomy

Astronomy: Or The Solar System Explained On Mechanical Principles is a book written by Richard Banks in 1829. The book provides a detailed explanation of the solar system and its workings, using mechanical principles to describe the movements of the planets and other celestial bodies. Banks covers topics such as the orbits of the planets, the phases of the moon, and the causes of eclipses. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers with little or no background in astronomy. It includes numerous diagrams and illustrations to help readers visualize the concepts being discussed. Overall, Astronomy: Or The Solar System Explained On Mechanical Principles is an informative and engaging introduction to the study of astronomy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.