History of AstronomyGeorge Forbes' 'History of Astronomy' offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of astronomy from primitive times to the early 1900s. With a balanced approach, Forbes explores the contributions of various cultures and peoples throughout history, from the Chinese and Chaldeans to Copernicus and Newton. The book covers topics such as the discovery of the true solar system, the invention of precision instruments, and the study of the sun, moon, planets, comets, meteors, stars, and nebulae. While providing detailed references, this book is also approachable and engaging, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy. |
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Contents
History of Astronomy | |
ANCIENT ASTRONOMYTHE CHINESE AND CHALDEANS | |
THE REIGN OF EPICYCLESFROM PTOLEMY TO COPERNICUS | |
THE DYNAMICAL PERIOD | |
GALILEO AND THE TELESCOPENOTIONS OF GRAVITY | |
NEWTONS SUCCESSORSHALLEY EULER LAGRANGE LAPLACE | |
OBSERVATION | |
HISTORY OF THE TELESCOPE | |
THE PHYSICAL PERIOD | |
THE MOON AND PLANETS | |
COMETS AND METEORS | |
INDEX | |
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