Populäre Astronomie

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With 51 figures in 5 folded and lithographed plates and 1 folded table. Contemporary binding. Atlas of Popular Astronomy.11 in 10 lithographed plates (of which 1 is folded). Contemporary binding in paper with cover flap. Worn corners. 1 creased corner. - Johann Heinrich von Mädler (1794-1874) was a professor of astronomy and director of the Dorpat Observatory. "Mädler was also a pioneer in the popularization of astronomy".