The Arrhenius, Svante 1859-1927 creator Fries, Joens Elias 1876-1932 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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. Release date is 2018-11-02 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) Original publication data not identified Mars (Planet) Milky Way Cosmogony QB Original publication data not identified 18009110 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58222 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58222 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134336.0 58222