Astronomy for Amateurs
Astronomy for Amateurs is an introduction to the night sky by the French astronomer and popularizer Camille Flammarion, translated by Frances A. Welby and published in English in 1904. Writing for readers without instruments or mathematics, Flammarion describes the constellations and how to find them, the nature of the stars and their distances, the planets one by one, the moon and its surface, comets and shooting stars, eclipses, and the methods by which astronomers measure the heavens. He had founded the observatory at Juvisy and the French astronomical society, and he writes with the enthusiasm of a man who wanted everyone to look up. The book was addressed in particular to women readers. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Astronomy for Amateurs
Astronomy for Amateurs by Camille Flammarion can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Astronomy for Amateurs online?
Yes. Astronomy for Amateurs opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Astronomy for Amateurs free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Astronomy for Amateurs is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Astronomy for Amateurs in the public domain?
Yes. Astronomy for Amateurs by Camille Flammarion is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Frances A. Welby. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Astronomy for Amateurs?
About 4 h 25 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Astronomy for Amateurs?
Astronomy for Amateurs by Camille Flammarion is filed under "Science & Nature" in the Vinteuil library.
