History of Astronomy

""History of Astronomy"" is a comprehensive book written by George Forbes in 1909. The book delves into the history of astronomy, starting from ancient times up to the modern era. It explores the various theories and discoveries made by astronomers throughout history, including the works of Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton. The book also discusses the evolution of astronomical instruments and the impact they had on the development of astronomy. It provides a detailed account of the various astronomical phenomena that have been observed, such as eclipses, comets, and supernovae. Additionally, the book covers the contributions of astronomers from different cultures, including the Greeks, Egyptians, Babylonians, and Chinese. ""History of Astronomy"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the evolution of our understanding of the universe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.