Meteoric astronomy: A treatise on shooting-stars, fire-balls, and aerolites

Name: Meteoric astronomy: A treatise on shooting-stars, fire-balls, and aerolites
Author: Daniel Kirkwood

By Daniel Kirkwood

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The work surveys observational and theoretical aspects of shooting-stars, fire-balls, and meteoric stones, offering a popular account of major meteor showers and a chronological description of important falls and their attendant phenomena. It analyzes patterns of recurrence and geographic distribution, considers whether different forms of meteoric matter coexist, and evaluates evidence bearing on atmospheric extent and a resisting medium. The text explores speculative applications, including a meteoric contribution to solar heat and the nature of variable stars, and applies meteoric ideas to the rings of Saturn, the asteroid zone, and the nebular hypothesis for origins.

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Daniel Kirkwood

Daniel Kirkwood was an American astronomer known for his significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and meteoric astronomy. He is particularly recognized for his studies on comets and asteroids, which helped to advance the understanding of these celestial bodies. His notable works include "Comets and Meteors," where he explores the phenomena associated with these objects throughout history, and "Meteoric Astronomy," a treatise that delves into shooting stars and fireballs. Kirkwood's research on the asteroids, particularly the minor planets between Mars and Jupiter, has left a lasting impact on the study of our solar system.