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Liber De Coloribus Coeli. Accedit Oratio Inauguralis De Deo Mathematicorum Principe..., by Joh. Caspar Funck, is a treatise written in Latin exploring the colors of the sky and related astronomical phenomena. This work provides insights into the scientific and theological perspectives of the 18th century. The inclusion of the inaugural oration, "De Deo Mathematicorum Principe...", suggests a connection between mathematics, divinity, and the natural world. This historical text will appeal to scholars interested in the history of science, astronomy, and the intersection of religious and scientific thought during the Enlightenment. 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.