Outlines of Astronomy by Sir John F. W. Herschel, 1871 | Full Leather Fine Binding

A substantial illustrated edition of Sir John F. W. Herschel’s Outlines of Astronomy, published in London by Longmans, Green and Co. in 1871. With 753 pages of text, illustrations throughout, and nine plates, including a folding plate.

The book surveys a broad range of astronomical subjects, beginning with the Earth, celestial geography, instruments, and methods of observation. Its later sections explore the Sun, Moon, planets, satellites, comets, stars, star clusters, nebulae, gravity, planetary motion, and the measurement of time.

Herschel (1792–1871) was an English astronomer, mathematician, chemist, and scientific innovator. The son of astronomer William Herschel, he continued the family’s astronomical work and became known for his studies of double stars, nebulae, and star clusters. Outlines of Astronomy, first published in 1849, became an influential survey of the science and went through eleven editions.

Bound in full leather, with red edges. Very good condition; the binding is tight and the pages are clean.

Size: 5.9” x 8.2”

A handsome volume for collectors of astronomy, Victorian science, or fine leather bindings.