1918 Publications of the Lick Observatory Volume XIII Illustrated Astronomy

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Publications of the Lick Observatory Volume XIII. Published in Berkeley by the University of California Press. 1918, 268 pp, 9x11.5'', hardcover binding.In good condition. Covers and spine have some age-related wear and discoloration. Very slight tears at the bottom of the spine. Pages have general light age-related toning and foxing. Hinges are in good condition and pages are well-supported throughout. Images are in good condition and clear to see. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.The Lick Observatory is an astronomical observatory that falls under the University of California. In 1905, an astronomer using the observatory, Charles Dillon Perrine, discovered the sixth and seventh moons of Jupiter. The observatory is also known for discovering near Earth asteroids, several extrasolar planets, such as the triple planet system, and the first detection of emission lines in the spectrum of an active galaxy.FORN-ABE-MSB-Shelf-606-jr305