The Ways Of The Planets (1912)

The Ways of the Planets is a book written by Martha Evans Martin in 1912. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of the planets and their movements in the solar system. It covers a wide range of topics related to astronomy, including the history of planetary observation, the structure and composition of the planets, and the methods used to study them.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of planetary science. The first section provides an overview of the solar system and the planets that orbit the sun. It describes the physical characteristics of each planet, including its size, composition, and distance from the sun.The second section of the book focuses on the history of planetary observation. It covers the early observations of the planets by ancient civilizations, the development of telescopes and other instruments for studying the planets, and the discoveries made by astronomers over the centuries.The third section of the book covers the methods used to study the planets. It describes the various techniques used to measure the size, distance, and other properties of the planets, including radar imaging, spectroscopy, and remote sensing.The final section of the book discusses the future of planetary science and the potential for further discoveries. It explores the possibility of finding life on other planets, the search for habitable exoplanets, and the potential for human exploration of the solar system.Overall, The Ways of the Planets is a comprehensive and informative guide to the study of the planets and their movements in the solar system. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in astronomy or planetary science.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.