A New Manual of the Elements of Astronomy, Descriptive and Mathematical (Classic Reprint): Comprising the Latest Discoveries and Theoretic Views, with ... Studying the Constellations (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Kiddle, Henry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1333650221 ISBN 13: 9781333650223

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

This book takes readers on a comprehensive journey through astronomy, the celestial science that has captured human imagination for millennia. The author traces the rich history of astronomical discovery, from ancient civilizations to the present day, exploring the methods and instruments that have enabled us to unravel the secrets of the cosmos. With clear language and engaging examples, the book illuminates fundamental principles such as the motion of planets, the nature of light, and the vastness of the universe. It delves into the latest scientific discoveries, including the search for exoplanets and the exploration of black holes, providing a glimpse into the frontiers of astronomical knowledge. Through its exploration of celestial phenomena and the scientific breakthroughs that have shaped our understanding of the universe, this book not only imparts astronomical knowledge but also reveals the enduring human fascination with the cosmos and our place within it.

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Excerpt from A New Manual of the Elements of Astronomy, Descriptive and Mathematical: Comprising the Latest Discoveries and Theoretic Views, With Directions for the Use of the Globes, and for Studying the Constellations

The illustrations are copious, and have been engraved specially for this work, many from original drawings and diagrams; the telescopic views, from drawings and photo graphs made by distinguished observers. All the important English astronomical works of recent date have been carefully consulted.

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Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1333650221
• ISBN 13: 9781333650223
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 297
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