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100 1 _aTurner, H. H.
_q(Herbert Hall),
_d1861-1930
245 1 0 _aAstronomical Discovery
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-08-03
505 0 _aUranus and Eros -- The discovery of Neptune -- Bradley's discoveries of the aberration of light and of the nutation of the earth's axis -- Accidental discoveries -- Schwabe and the sun-spot period -- The variation of latitude.
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Joseph Myers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"Astronomical Discovery" by Herbert Hall Turner is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the nature of astronomical discoveries, exploring how unexpected findings can occur within the field of astronomy, while also emphasizing the role of serendipity and diligent observation. The author focuses on specific historical cases, likely including the discovery of planets like Uranus and Neptune, to illustrate the principles behind these scientific breakthroughs. The opening of the text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how discoveries in astronomy are often far from the romanticized versions portrayed in popular culture. Turner begins by discussing the discovery of Uranus, contrasting the popular image of a passive observer with the reality that significant skill and scrutiny are required to detect celestial bodies amid myriad stars. He references historical figures and their methods, underscoring the elements of luck and determination that play crucial roles in making such discoveries. The chapter introduces the complexities and challenges associated with observing the night sky and hints at a broader discussion throughout the subsequent chapters, which will cover various significant discoveries in astronomy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAstronomy -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33337
999 _c74183
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