History of Astronomy

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Good Press, Nov 22, 2019 - History - 188 pages
George 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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