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A Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth Century by Agnes Mary Clerke (1842 - 1907).


This project is now complete! All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/a-popular-history-of-astronomy-during-the-nineteenth-century-by-agnes-mary-clerke/

<i>A Popular History of Astronomy during the Nineteenth Century</i> was thought to be Agnes Mary Clerke's greatest work. It covers developments made in the field of astronomy during the nineteenth century and is still used by scholars today who study the history of astrophysics. The book details the career of William Herschel, covers the discovery and development of spectral analysis and progress made on the understanding on sun spots. Margaret Lindsay Huggins, who wrote Clerke's biography, said of the work, "it deserves to live, and it most assuredly will live" ( MillionMoments)
    1. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you would like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
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    4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28247
    5. Please claim sections (the numbers in the first column below)! If this is your first recording, please let me know under which name or pseudonym you'd like to appear in the LibriVox catalogue. We can also link to a personal website/blog.

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      Pronunciation Note: Please pronounce our author's last name as "Clark" to use the English pronunciation of the name. Thanks!

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      This paragraph is temporary and will be replaced by the MC with the list of sections and reader (Magic Window) once this project is in the admin system.

      • Project Code: UUt1ESGC
      • Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): (Agnes Mary Clerke) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Mary_Clerke
      • Link to title on Wikipedia (if available):
      • Number of sections (files) this project will have: 42
      • Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: Yes
      • Original publication date (if known): 1885
      • If you are a new volunteer, how would you like your name (or pseudonym) credited in the catalog? Do you have a URL you would like associated with your name?:

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      Genres for the project: *Non-fiction/Science/Astronomy, Physics & Mechanics

      Keywords that describe the book: physics, stars, astronomy, planets

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    6. BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6427#6430

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      START of recording (Intro)
      • "Part [number] Chapter [number] of A Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth Century. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
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      Artist: Agnes Mary Clerke
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      Album: A Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth Century

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Post by MillionMoments »

Woo-hoo :)

I'll have section 0 and section 16 please!
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MillionMoments wrote:Woo-hoo :)

I'll have section 0 and section 16 please!

Of course! Thank you!
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Post by icequeen »

Moving on to Readers Wanted!
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Post by Availle »

:roll:

Could I read sections 9, 10, and also...

no, I think it's better if I reign myself in for now. Those two please.
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Post by icequeen »

Availle wrote::roll:

Could I read sections 9, 10, and also...

no, I think it's better if I reign myself in for now. Those two please.

Well, OK, I will assign only two sections to you since you are controlling yourself! Anytime you want more, please feel free to ask! :D Thanks Ava!
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Post by neecheelok70 »

May I have sections 1 and 2? Jim
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Post by icequeen »

neecheelok70 wrote:May I have sections 1 and 2? Jim

Sections 1 and 2 are yours, thanks Jim!
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Post by bbovard »

Hello,
I'm a new reader. I have completed my 1-minute test and it was ok'd.

I'd like to claim sections 36-40 (the sections for Chapter 12) if that's ok. If so, you can use Bethany Bovard for the catalog.

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Post by neecheelok70 »

Here is some astronomy for you. I pronounced Clerke's name Clark as I thought the English would. What's your call?

https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/popularhistoryofastronomy_01_clerke_128kb.mp3 30.55 KB


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Post by bbovard »

I happened to just look this up in case I got ok'd for chapter 12. In the encyclopedia, it does mention that it is pronounced "Clark."
Bethany
neecheelok70 wrote:Here is some astronomy for you. I pronounced Clerke's name Clark as I thought the English would. What's your call?

https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/popularhistoryofastronomy_01_clerke_128kb.mp3 30.55 KB


32:35

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neecheelok70 wrote:Here is some astronomy for you. I pronounced Clerke's name Clark as I thought the English would. What's your call?

https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/popularhistoryofastronomy_01_clerke_128kb.mp3 30.55 KB


32:35

Jim

Pronouncing Clerke as Clark sounds fine with me! I will put it up at the top, just to let everyone know that is what we are doing. Thanks Jim!
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Post by neecheelok70 »

Thanks, Ann
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Post by bbovard »

Hi Ann,

I'm not sure if you saw my previous message. Do you have need of more readers for this book? If so, I'd like to claim sections 36-40.

Thanks,
Bethany

PS: I apologize if commenting on the Clerke pronunciation thing was inappropriate. I'm new and I'm still trying to figure out the culture/ communication expectations of this community. :) Thanks again.
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Post by PeachesnDreams »

Hi,
I'm new and a wild Australian accent appearing might throw off the listeners, but I can do 2-8 if you need me! (is there a deadline once claimed? this is my first time, be gentle :P )
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