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Celestial & Space
Aerolites, Meteors &c.

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Stock# 92663

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Asa Smith

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Aerolites, Meteors &c.

Publication Place / Date

New York City / 1849

Image Dimensions

8 x 10 inches

Color

Uncolored

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Stock# 92663

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Description

Striking image of meteors, shooting stars, etc, published in New York by Cady & Burgess.

The image appeared in Asa Smith's Illustrated Astronomy: Designed for the Use of the Public or Common Schools in the United States.

Includes lesson details on the verso.

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