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Urania, or, A compleat view of the heavens, containing the antient and modern astronomy, in form of a dictionary : illustrated with a great number of figures, comprising all the constellations, with the stars laid down according to their ex

[620] pages, 12 folded leaves of plates : 23 cm · The first volume of a projected work in six volumes, entitled "A compleat system of natural and philosophical knowledge", of which no more was published. Cf. ESTC · Title continues: The Sun, stars, planets, and comets are described, and their theory explained according to the received opinions of the present time, the several systems of the universe are delivered, and the constellations are described at large, with the number, magnitude, and situation of the stars that compose them, their origin explained according to the Egyptian hieroglyphics, and the Grecean fable .. · Title continues: And a very particulary enquiry is made into the history of those mentioned in the sacred writings, and in the old poets and historians : a work intended for general use, intelligible to all capacities, and calculated for entertainment as well as instruction / by John Hill, M.D. Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Bourdeaux, &c · Engraved frontispiece of the Southern Hemisphere signed: J. Mynde sculp · UF copy with half title wanting

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