Russia and the Moon
Anon
Genre: | Abstract |
Publications abstracted: | Correspondance Astronomique |
Subjects: | Astronomy, Imperialism |
People mentioned: | Franz X von Zach |
The article abstracts a calculation according to which 'the Russian empire exceeds the terra firma in the moon by 123,885 square leagues' (238). | |
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