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_aBerry, Arthur, _d1862-1929 |
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| 245 | 1 | 2 | _aA Short History of Astronomy |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-04-05 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by deaurider, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"A Short History of Astronomy" by Arthur Berry is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of astronomical knowledge from ancient civilizations to modern understanding, aiming to make the complex subject accessible to the general reader without advanced mathematical training. It explores significant milestones, theories, and figures in astronomy, offering insights into how human perspectives on the cosmos have developed. The opening of the book sets the stage for a journey through the history of astronomy. Berry begins by outlining the basic principles and observations that define the science, such as the movements of the sun, moon, and stars, as well as the early peoples’ interpretations of these phenomena. He emphasizes the development of time measurement through celestial motions and introduces key concepts like the celestial sphere and phases of the moon. Looking forward, the text hints that the subsequent chapters will delve into historical figures and their contributions, furthering the reader's appreciation of both the scientific and human aspects of astronomical progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAstronomy -- History | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59212 |
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