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A fascinating piece of historical scientific writing written in 1913 by E Walter Maunder FRAS the Superintendent of the Solar Dept at the Royal Observatory in GreenwichThe book is a snapshot in time showing the evolution of thinking on the solar system and cosmologyThe author considers in fine detail the plausibility of life on other planets within our solar system the requirements for such life and the barriers that life facesWhilst many of the beliefs and conventions stated within the book are now out of date it is enlightening to hear how theories and opinions have changed in just over 100 yearsThis is perfect listening for anyone with an interest in scientific history and cosmology
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