History Of Astronomy (1909)

By George Forbes

Book Overview

""History of Astronomy"" is a book written by George Forbes and published in 1909. The book is a comprehensive overview of the history of astronomy, from ancient civilizations to the modern era. Forbes covers the development of astronomy in different cultures, including the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Chinese. He also discusses the contributions of famous astronomers such as Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton. The book explores the evolution of astronomical theories and concepts, including the heliocentric model of the solar system and the laws of planetary motion. Forbes also delves into the advancements in technology that have allowed us to observe and study the universe more closely, including the invention of the telescope. Overall, ""History of Astronomy"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of science and the study of the cosmos.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104178176
• ISBN13: 9781104178178
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"