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To prevent a possible misapprehension in scientific quarters, the author desires it understood that the present work is not designed either to instruct the professional investigator or to train the special student of astronomy. Its main object is to present the general reading public with a condensed view of the history, methods, and results of astronomical research, especially in those fields which are of most popular and philosophic interest at the present day, couched in such language as to be intelligible without mathematical study. He hopes that the earlier chapters will, for the most part, be readily understood by any one having clear geometrical ideas, and that the later ones will be intelligible to all. To diminish the difficulty which the reader may encounter from the unavoidable occasional use of technical terms, a Glossary has been added, including, it is believed, all that are used in the present work, as well as a number of others which may be met with elsewhere.
Respecting the general scope of the work, it may be said that the historic and philosophic sides of the subject have been treated with greater fulness than is usual in works of this character, while the purely technical side has been proportionately condensed.
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Originally published in 1878, this book was intended as a guide for the non-specialist to the history of astronomy and its latest advances. Simon Newcomb (1835-1909) offers the most recent theories and speculations from one of the fastest-moving periods of discovery in pre-Einsteinian astronomy.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330362357
- ISBN 13 9781330362358
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages608
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the comprehensive history of astronomy, exploring the ideas, theories, and discoveries that have shaped our understanding of the Universe. From the ancient astronomers to modern-day scientists, the author traces the evolution of astronomy, providing a clear and accessible overview of the subject. The book examines the debates and breakthroughs that have marked the development of astronomy, situating them within the broader context of scientific and philosophical thought. With its engaging narrative and wealth of illustrations, this book offers a fascinating and comprehensive journey through the history of astronomy, making it an ideal guide for astronomy enthusiasts and general readers alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330362358_0
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