02547cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000460012624500270017226400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034950000310038550502310041650801170064752013270076453400450209165300250213685600430216199900170220433337UtSlPG20260610133748.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a05004269  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQB1 aTurner, H. H.q(Herbert Hall),d1861-193010aAstronomical Discovery 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-08-030 aUranus and Eros -- The discovery of Neptune -- Bradley's discoveries of the aberration of light and of the nutation of the earth's axis -- Accidental discoveries -- Schwabe and the sun-spot period -- The variation of latitude.  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Joseph Myers and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.  a"Astronomical Discovery" by Herbert Hall Turner is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the nature of astronomical discoveries, exploring how unexpected findings can occur within the field of astronomy, while also emphasizing the role of serendipity and diligent observation. The author focuses on specific historical cases, likely including the discovery of planets like Uranus and Neptune, to illustrate the principles behind these scientific breakthroughs.  The opening of the text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how discoveries in astronomy are often far from the romanticized versions portrayed in popular culture. Turner begins by discussing the discovery of Uranus, contrasting the popular image of a passive observer with the reality that significant skill and scrutiny are required to detect celestial bodies amid myriad stars. He references historical figures and their methods, underscoring the elements of luck and determination that play crucial roles in making such discoveries. The chapter introduces the complexities and challenges associated with observing the night sky and hints at a broader discussion throughout the subsequent chapters, which will cover various significant discoveries in astronomy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAstronomy -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33337  c74183d74183