Side-Lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science

"Side-Lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science" by Simon Newcomb

Simon Newcomb was a Canadian–American astronomer, applied mathematician, and autodidactic polymath. He served as Professor of Mathematics in the United States Navy and at Johns Hopkins. His work in the sciences made him an expert and, though many years have passed since its publication, this book is still a vital resource for astronomers.