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History Of Physical Astronomy: From The Earliest Ages To The Middle Of The Nineteenth Century (1852)

History Of Physical Astronomy: From The Earliest Ages To The Middle Of The Nineteenth Century (1852)

Grant, Robert

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ISBN10: 1164466933
ISBN13: 9781164466932
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 662
Weight: 2.50
Height: 1.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
History of Physical Astronomy: From the Earliest Ages to the Middle of the Nineteenth Century is a comprehensive book by Robert Grant that explores the development of astronomy from ancient times to the mid-19th century. The book covers the contributions of astronomers from various civilizations including the Greeks, Egyptians, Babylonians, and Chinese. It also delves into the scientific advancements made during the Renaissance and the Age of Enlightenment, as well as the emergence of modern astronomy in the 19th century. The book discusses the evolution of astronomical instruments and theories, including the heliocentric model of the solar system, the laws of planetary motion, and the discovery of new celestial bodies such as comets and asteroids. The author provides detailed accounts of the lives and works of famous astronomers such as Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the evolution of scientific thought over the centuries.A Detailed Account Of The Establishment Of The Theory Of Gravitation By Newton, And Its Development By His Successors. With An Exposition Of The Progress Of Research On All The Other Subjects Of Celestial Physics.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.

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