Observations Of Comets, From B. C. 611 To A. D. 1640: Extracted From The Chinese Annals (1871)

Observations of Comets, from B.C. 611 to A.D. 1640: Extracted from the Chinese Annals is a book written by John Williams and published in 1871. The book is a compilation of observations made by the Chinese on comets that appeared in the skies from 611 BC to 1640 AD. The observations were extracted from the Chinese annals, which are historical records of events that took place in China.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the Chinese annals and the importance of comets in Chinese culture. It also discusses the methods used by the Chinese to observe and record comets, such as the use of star maps and astronomical instruments.The second part of the book is a collection of observations made by the Chinese on comets that appeared during the period covered by the annals. The observations are presented in chronological order and include details such as the date of the comet's appearance, its location in the sky, and its appearance and behavior.The book is a valuable resource for astronomers and historians interested in the history of astronomy and the role of comets in Chinese culture. It provides a unique perspective on the observation and recording of comets in ancient times and sheds light on the scientific and cultural achievements of the Chinese.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.