Punch,  23 (1852), 270.

"Another New Planet"

Anon

Genre:

News-Commentary

Subjects:

Astronomy, Discovery, Display


    Discusses the latest planetary discovery of John R Hind, the 'astronomical "detective"'. Expresses pleasure that the planet, named 'Thalia', is to be included in John C Adams's '"Galaxy" of attraction that shines forth in his annual Orrery'.



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