Stargazing: Past and Present by Sir Norman Lockyer
"Stargazing: Past and Present" by Sir Norman Lockyer is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the history of astronomy, tracing the development of astronomical instruments from ancient observations made with the naked eye to the advancements brought about by telescopes and other devices. It aims to foster an understanding of how different discoveries have contributed to our knowledge of the cosmos over time. At thestart of the book, the author sets the stage for a detailed exploration of astronomers’ endeavors throughout history. Lockyer reflects on the origins of stargazing as a science, highlighting the significant transition from pre-telescopic observations to those made with modern instruments. He outlines the key epochs in astronomical history, emphasizing how early observations of celestial phenomena laid the groundwork for future technological advancements in astronomy and illustrating the gradual integration of old methodologies with new scientific approaches. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lockyer, Norman, Sir, 1836-1920 |
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| Editor | Seabroke, G. M. (George Mitchell), 1848-1918 |
| LoC No. | 04004434 |
| Title | Stargazing: Past and Present |
| Credits | Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team atwww.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Astronomy |
| Subject | Telescopes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53172 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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