Problems in Time and Space: A Collection of Essays Relating to the Earth, Physically and Astronomically and Cognate Matters (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

F. A. Black

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267863721 ISBN 13: 9780267863723

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the Earth and the heavens through a thoughtful collection of essays that connects physical geography with astronomical ideas in clear, approachable language.

This edition gathers essays on measuring the Sun, the Earth, timekeeping, calendar reform, magnetism, and how celestial motions relate to our world, using diagrams to help readers grasp the concepts.

• Delve into the historical journey of how we determine distances, sizes, and cycles in our solar system and on Earth.
• See practical explanations of calendars, time, and the science behind timekeeping and astronomic terms.
• Learn about Earth’s magnetism, the magnetic needle, and how these ideas have evolved with new observations.
• Follow step-by-step descriptions of methods to measure latitude, longitude, and planetary movements without heavy math.

Ideal for readers of science history, popular science, and anyone curious about how knowledge of the Earth and the cosmos has developed over time.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267863721
• ISBN 13: 9780267863723
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 386