The Moon : Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite (Paperback)

Preface; 1. On the cosmical origin of the planets of the solar system; 2. The generation of cosmical heat; 3. The subsequent cooling of the igneous body; 4. The form, magnitude, weight, and density of the lunar globe; 5. On the existence or non-existence of a lunar atmosphere; 6. The general aspect of the lunar surface; 7. Topography of the moon; 8. On lunar craters; 9. On the great ring-formations not manifestly volcanic; 10. Peaks and mountain ranges; 11. Cracks and radiating streaks; 12. Colour and brightness of lunar details: chronology of formations, and finality of existing features; 13. The moon as a world: day and night upon its surface; 14. The moon as a satellite: its relation to the earth and man; 15 Concluding summary.