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100 1 _aTodd, David P.
_q(David Peck),
_d1855-1939
245 1 0 _aAstronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-03-15
508 _aProduced by K Nordquist, Tom Cosmas, Brenda Lewis and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies" by David P. Todd is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work offers a comprehensive overview of the evolution of astronomy, detailing significant advancements and influential figures in the field from ancient times to modern developments. It explores the journey from early geocentric models of the universe to the heliocentric theory and beyond, illustrating the intricate relationship between various scientific disciplines and astronomy itself. At the start of the text, Todd sets the stage by emphasizing the timeless nature of astronomy, positing that the discipline began with early humans observing celestial bodies. He outlines how ancient civilizations, such as the Chaldeans and Greeks, contributed foundational knowledge through observations and writings, while also noting the impact of astrology on early astronomical studies. The establishment of principles around celestial motion and the tools developed for measurement marked significant milestones in this science. The opening portion serves as a prologue to a broader narrative exploring the history and development of astronomical thought and the monumental figures who shaped its progression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAstronomy
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39142
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