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100 1 _aWarren, Henry White,
_d1831-1912
245 1 0 _aRecreations in Astronomy :
_bWith Directions for Practical Experiments and Telescopic Work
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-04-14
508 _aProduced by Robert J. Hall.
520 _a"Recreations in Astronomy" by Henry White Warren is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work serves as both an exploration of astronomical concepts and a guide for practical experiments, aimed at making the complexities of the universe more accessible to the general reader. It weaves together the advancements in astronomy and the interplay of science and spirituality, suggesting a divine order behind the celestial mechanics. The opening of this volume introduces the reader to the awe-inspiring nature of the cosmos, drawing parallels between the movement of celestial bodies and the creative processes of the mind. Warren emphasizes the evolution of astronomical thought, describing how our understanding has shifted from a simplistic view of stars as mere points of light to a sophisticated appreciation of them as suns, each with their own lifecycle and characteristics. With a poetic tone, the author lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of astronomy, proposing that the very study of the heavens leads to a greater understanding of the divine. The texts invite readers to engage their imagination and curiosity, hinting at the practical experiments and discoveries that will follow in the chapters ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAstronomy
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15620
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