An epitome of astronomy, with the new discoveries by William Walker
"An Epitome of Astronomy, with the New Discoveries" by William Walker is a scientific publication written in the late 18th to early 19th century. This book presents an overview of astronomical principles, including the solar system's workings, celestial bodies, and the laws governing their motions. It serves as a comprehensive guide to astronomy, aimed at educating readers about the universe and the recent discoveries of the time. In the book, Walker utilizesa unique teaching method through the Eídouraníon, a large transparent orrery designed to visually demonstrate celestial motions and phenomena such as the movement of planets, phases of the moon, and eclipses. The work intricately explains mechanisms behind tides, the solar system's structure, and the nature of comets while employing accessible language to ensure that even laypersons can grasp complex concepts. Additionally, the author ties his scientific explanations to philosophical reflections on the nature of the universe and its creator, providing readers with a profound contemplation of humanity's place within the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Walker, William, 1766?-1816 |
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| Contributor | Walker, A. (Adam), 1731?-1821 |
| Title | An epitome of astronomy, with the new discoveries including an account of the eídouraníon, or transparent orrery |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Astronomy |
| Subject | Astronomical models |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62362 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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