02586cam a22003733u 4500 58222 UtSlPG 20260610134336.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18009110 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QB Arrhenius, Svante, 1859-1927 Stjärnornas öden. English The Destinies of the Stars 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 2018-11-02 Origin of star-worship -- The mystery of the Milky Way -- The climatic importance of water vapour -- Atmosphere and physics of the stellar bodies -- The chemistry of the atmosphere -- The planet Mars -- Mercury, the moon, and Venus. Produced by ellinora, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Destinies of the Stars" by Svante Arrhenius is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into cosmological questions surrounding the nature and evolution of celestial bodies, particularly focusing on star worship and the implications of astronomical observations throughout history. Arrhenius, a Nobel Prize-winning chemist, broadens his scientific inquiry to explore the vastness of the universe and its mysteries. At the start of the book, Arrhenius presents the premise that the study of astronomy is not merely theoretical or detached but holds significance for practical life, historically linked to navigation and the measurement of time. The opening discusses the origins of star worship among ancient civilizations, emphasizing how humanity’s understanding of celestial phenomena influenced cultural and religious practices. It highlights the transition from primitive beliefs to more scientific interpretations of stars, setting the stage for deeper investigations into cosmic phenomena and humanity’s place within the universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mars (Planet) Milky Way Cosmogony Fries, Joens Elias, 1876-1932 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58222 99050 99050