The Sun, Its Planets and Their Satellites by Edmund Ledger offers a detailed exploration of our solar system, blending astronomical observation with historical context. This comprehensive work examines the sun, each planet, and their respective satellites, providing insights into their physical characteristics, orbital mechanics, and relative positions. Ledger's book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the intricate relationships within our celestial neighborhood. Originally published in the late 19th century, this book reflects the state of astronomical knowledge at the time, offering a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of our understanding of the cosmos. It remains relevant for historians of science, astronomy enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the historical development of planetary science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.