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Astronomy for Amateurs
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Flammarion, Camille, 1842-1925
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Astronomy for Amateurs" by Camille Flammarion is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a guide to understanding the universe and the principles of astronomy, aiming to inspire and educate amateur stargazers. With a poetic approach, it invites readers to contemplate the beauty of the night sky and encourages a deeper appreciation for the stars and celestial phenomena. The opening of the book presents a reflection on the divine and sublime nature of astronomy, emphasizing its role as a source of inspiration and wonder for humanity. Flammarion describes the joy of observing the night sky, where the majesty of stars and constellations ignites curiosity and contemplation. He highlights the historical significance of women in astronomy, promoting their contributions and encouraging their involvement in the field. Through rich imagery and philosophical musings, the author lays the groundwork for a more structured exploration of astronomical concepts that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Jason Isbell, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2008-04-30
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