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A compendium of astronomy : intended to simplify and illustrate the principles of the science, and give a concise view of the motions and aspects of the great heavenly luminaries : adapted to the use of common schools, as well as higher seminaries

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1832.
Call number: 708475
Creator: Vose, John (1766-1840)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 19 cm
Associated organization: Burndy Library,
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