Curiosities of the Sky

'Curiosities of the Sky' by Garrett P. Serviss offers an exciting opportunity to travel back in time and learn about the state of astronomical knowledge over 100 years ago. The book presents a unique perspective on what was known and unknown in the field of science at the time, and provides a fascinating insight into how our understanding of the universe has evolved. The author presents the information in a clear and concise manner, based on what was considered fact at the time, and acknowledges when something was still unproven. The book is divided into intriguing chapters covering topics such as comets and meteors, northern lights, black voids in space, the instability of stars, the moon's violent history, and the possibility of life on Mars. A must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of scientific knowledge and discovery.