Great Astronomers - Softcover

Ball, R S

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1421815931 ISBN 13: 9781421815930

Publisher: 1st World Library - Literary Society, 2005

Synopsis

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - It has been my object in these pages to present the life of each astronomer in such detail as to enable the reader to realise in some degree the man's character and surroundings; and I have endeavoured to indicate as clearly as circumstances would permit the main features of the discoveries by which he has become known. There are many types of astronomers - from the stargazer who merely watches the heavens, to the abstract mathematician who merely works at his desk; it has, consequently, been necessary in the case of some lives to adopt a very different treatment from that which seemed suitable for others.

About this title

About the Author

Born in Dublin, Sir Robert Ball was an astronomer of great repute. His initial education was in the field of biology; his interests forced him to study astronomy. His books on the subject are detailed and analytical and are considered authority on the subject.

Edition details

• Publisher: 1st World Library - Literary Society
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1421815931
• ISBN 13: 9781421815930
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 268
• Editor: 1st World Library, 1stworld Library