Great Astronomers

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ball, Robert S. (Robert Stawell), 1840-1913.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Great Astronomers" by Sir Robert S. Ball is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the lives and contributions of notable astronomers, from ancient figures like Ptolemy to later revolutionaries such as Copernicus and Galileo. The book aims to provide insights into the characters and circumstances of these scientists, as well as the discoveries that made them significant in the field of astronomy. At the start of "Great Astronomers," the author sets the stage for an exploration of the fascinating world of astronomy, detailing its impact on human civilization from ancient times. The introduction discusses how early astronomers were captivated by the movements of celestial bodies and how their observations evolved into the structured science we know today. Ball highlights influential figures such as Hipparchus, who set the foundation for astronomical knowledge, and outlines the trajectory of astronomical understanding, mentioning key developments and the intellectual challenges faced by these early scientists. The text focuses on the significance of various breakthroughs while emphasizing the connection between the advancement of astronomy and the remarkable individuals who drove its progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Ptolemy

Copernicus

Tycho Brahe

Galileo

Kepler

Isaac Newton

Flamsteed

Halley

Bradley

William Herschel

Laplace

Brinkley

John Herschel

The Earl of Rosse

Airy

Hamilton

Le Verrier

Adams.

Credits:

Produced by Chris Brennen cbrennen@freenet.co.uk Jill R. Diffendal, Barb Grow pebareka@iexpress.net.au Christine L. Hall Goleta, CA. USA Pamela L. Hall pamhall@www.edu HTML version produced by Chuck Greif

Notes:

Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2000-08-01