Lockyer, Norman, Sir 1836-1920 creator Seabroke, G. M. (George Mitchell) 1848-1918 text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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 the start 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.) Release date is 2016-09-30 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Astronomy Telescopes QB Original publication data not identified 04004434 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53172 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53172 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134227.0 53172