Mathematical and Philosophical Works

Prop. VII.

That those spots and brighter parts, which may be distinguished in the Moon by our sight, show the difference between sea and land in that other world.

Prop. VIII.

That the spots represent the sea, and the brighter parts the land.

Prop. IX.

That there are high mountains, deep valleys, and spacious plains in the body of the Moon.

Prop. X.

That there is an atmosphere, or an orb of thick, vaporous air, immediately encompassing the body of the Moon.

Prop. XI.

That as their world is our Moon, so our world is their Moon.

Prop. XII.

That it is probable there may be such weather phenomena belonging to that world in the Moon as there are with us. "Meteors" in this historical context refers to atmospheric phenomena (clouds, rain, etc.) rather than shooting stars.

Prop. XIII.

That it is probable there may be inhabitants in this other world; but of what kind they are, is uncertain.

Prop. XIV.

That it is possible for some of our descendants to find out a way to travel to this other world; and, if there be inhabitants there, to communicate with them.