The Herschels and Modern Astronomy

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clerke, Agnes M. (Agnes Mary), 1842-1907.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Herschels and Modern Astronomy" by Agnes M. Clerke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the lives and contributions of the Herschel family, particularly William Herschel, to the field of astronomy. It delves into their scientific discoveries, methods, and the broader impact they had on modern astronomical thought during their time. At the start of the work, the author introduces the early life of William Herschel, detailing his familial background and initial foray into music before transitioning into astronomy. The text captures Herschel's determination to pursue knowledge, highlighting his self-education in mathematics and optics, which eventually led him to build his own telescopes. This foundational portion sets the stage for exploring his remarkable achievements in astronomy, including the discovery of the planet Uranus and his pioneering work with telescopes, establishing Herschel as a pivotal figure in the scientific landscape of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Fay Dunn, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-02-27