02078cam a22003133u 4500 19309 UtSlPG 20260610133442.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QB Newcomb, Simon, 1835-1909 The Reminiscences of an Astronomer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-09-17 E-text prepared by Ferdinand van Aartsen "The Reminiscences of an Astronomer" by Simon Newcomb is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a reflective autobiography focusing on the author's journey through the realms of mathematics and astronomy, intertwining his personal experiences with significant historical events and figures in science. Newcomb's narrative captures the obstacles and triumphs he faced as he worked towards becoming a prominent astronomer in a rapidly evolving scientific landscape. At the start of the narrative, Newcomb reflects on his early life, detailing his birth in Nova Scotia and eventual move to Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he first encountered the world of astronomy. He recounts initial feelings of inadequacy and awe as he joins the Nautical Almanac office, introducing elements of his ancestry and formative educational experiences. Through vivid anecdotes, he illustrates the contrasts between his rural upbringing and the academic aspirations he nurtured, setting the stage for his development amid intellectual challenges and a quest for knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Newcomb, Simon, 1835-1909 Astronomers -- United States -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19309 60694 60694