02420cam a22003013u 4500 56289 UtSlPG 20260610134310.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QB Stedman, John, teacher of astronomy The Study of Astronomy, adapted to the capacities of youth : In twelve familiar dialogues, between a tutor and his pupil: explaining the general phænomena of the heavenly bodies, the theory of the tides, &c. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-01-02 Produced by Eric Hutton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Study of Astronomy, Adapted to the Capacities of Youth" by John Stedman is an educational work composed in the late 18th century. This book is structured as a series of dialogues between a tutor and his pupil, designed to introduce young readers to the fundamental principles of astronomy in an accessible way. The text aims to explain celestial phenomena like the solar system, the nature of planets and stars, and the causes of day and night, using simple language and illustrations to facilitate understanding. At the start of the book, the tutor engages the pupil in a conversation about astronomy, introducing key concepts such as the definition of astronomy, the nature of celestial bodies, and the arrangement of the solar system. The pupil expresses a desire to learn, and the tutor reassures him that, though it may seem daunting, diligent study can conquer difficulties. They begin with an explanation of the sun and planets, discussing their distances from Earth and their respective sizes. The dialogue continues to explore topics like the nature of comets, the arrangement of the stars, and the historical context of astronomical theories, encouraging curiosity and a deeper appreciation for the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Astronomy -- Juvenile literature -- Early works to 1800 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56289 97120 97120