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Elias Loomis (1811 1889), Professor of Mathematics and Natural
Philosophy at the University of the City of New York, published the
third edition of this key work in 1856, at a time when the
discipline of astronomy was making rapid advances. Recent
technological progress had led to a phenomenal number of
astronomical discoveries: the existence of a new planet, Neptune; a
new satellite and ring for Saturn; irregularities in the movement
of many planets and stars; thirty-six new asteroids; numerous
comets; extensive catalogues of stars; and new and important
observations on the sun. Loomis' report is a treasure-trove of
information regarding these discoveries and the significance they
had at the time. The chapters on the history of American
observatories, various astronomical expeditions, public
astronomical surveys, and telescope manufacturing in the USA
provide access to information not otherwise available. Recent
Progress is a key text in the history of astronomy.
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