Project Gutenberg 2017-12-06 Public domain in the USA. 171 Proctor, Richard A. (Richard Anthony) 1837 1888 Proctor, Richard Anthony Proctor, R. A. (Richard Anthony) Flowers of the Sky Light -- Space -- The infinitely minute -- The mystery of gravity -- The end of many worlds -- The aurora borealis -- The lunar halo -- Moonlight -- The planet Mars -- The planet Jupiter -- The ringed planet Saturn -- Fancied figures among the stars -- Transits of Venus. Produced by Chris Curnow, Christopher Wright and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Flowers of the Sky" by Richard A. Proctor is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the wonders of the universe, exploring topics such as light, space, gravity, and celestial phenomena, inviting readers to comprehend the intricate mechanics of the cosmos. Proctor, a noted astronomer and science writer, aims to bridge the gap between empirical observation and the poetic beauty of the universe. The opening of the book sets a contemplative tone on the nature of light, describing it as waves traveling through the ether of space, bringing information about distant stars and celestial bodies to the observer's eye. Proctor discusses the various properties of light, emphasizing its significance in understanding the universe and how it interacts with matter. He presents light not only as a physical phenomenon but also as a source of inspiration, enriching our perception of the natural world. This introduction serves as a foundation for further exploration of astronomical concepts, engaging readers with the marvels of the cosmos while inviting them to appreciate the beauty hidden within its complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Astronomy QB Text Category: Science - Physics 430959 2025-06-22T11:04:21.204888 text/html 409086 2024-10-23T02:59:03 text/html 3909951 2025-06-22T11:04:29.289854 application/epub+zip 3908340 2025-06-22T11:04:23.330945 application/epub+zip 237037 2025-06-22T11:04:22.203939 application/epub+zip 4011457 2025-06-22T11:04:33.858831 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3928673 2025-06-22T11:04:28.192849 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310325 2022-08-25T09:37:27.856777 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 377038 2025-06-22T11:04:20.304927 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 357112 2024-10-23T02:59:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16595 2025-06-22T11:04:34.061818 application/rdf+xml 27713 2025-06-22T11:04:22.339885 image/jpeg 3764 2025-06-22T11:04:22.271899 image/jpeg 3630101 2025-06-22T11:04:21.603886 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia