Astronomy
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The Uses of AstronomyThe Uses of Astronomy - An Oration Delivered at Albany on the 28th of July, 1856The undersigned ventures to put forth this report of Mr. Everett's Oration, in connection with a condensed account of the Inauguration of the Dudley Observatory, and the Dedication of...
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The Future of AstronomyThe Future of AstronomyIt is claimed by astronomers that their science is not only the oldest, but that it is the most highly developed of the sciences. Indeed it should be so, since no other science has ever received such support from royalty, from...
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Recreations in AstronomyRecreations in Astronomy - With Directions for Practical Experiments and Telescopic Work All sciences are making an advance, but Astronomy is moving at the double-quick. Since the principles of this science were settled by Copernicus, four hundred years ago, it has never had to...
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Cosmos: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1Cosmos: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1I CAN not more appropriately introduce the Cosmos than by presenting a brief sketch of the life of its illustrious author.* While the name of Alexander von Humboldt is familiar to every one,...
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Images of Comet Wild 2, Taken by NASA's Stardust spacecraft in 2004Images of Comet Wild 2, Taken by NASA's Stardust spacecraft in 2004 ......Buy Now (To Read More)Product details Ebook Number: 13082 Author: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Release Date: Aug 2, 2004 Format: eBook Language: English
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KeplerKepler In order to emphasise the importance of the reforms introduced into astronomy by Kepler, it will be well to sketch briefly the history of the theories which he had to overthrow. In very early times it must have been realised that the sun...
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The Story of the Herschels, a Family of AstronomersThe Story of the Herschels, a Family of Astronomers - Sir William Herschel, Sir John Herschel, Caroline HerschelOn the value of biography it is unnecessary to insist. It is now well understood that we may learn to make our own lives good and honest...
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Color Images from Mars RoversColor Images from Mars Rovers - Spirit and Opportunity Thanks to Bob Webster for making these images available. They are recombinations of images with different colored filters. All images are courtesy of NASA/JPL and in the public domain in the United States. I was...
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Is Mars habitable? A critical examination of Professor Percival Lowell's book "Mars and its canals," with an alternative explanationIs Mars habitable? A critical examination of Professor Percival Lowell's book "Mars and its canals," with an alternative explanationThis small volume was commenced as a review article on Professor Percival Lowell's book, Mars and its Canals, with the object of showing that the large...
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Autobiography of Sir George Biddell AiryAutobiography of Sir George Biddell AiryThe life of Airy was essentially that of a hard-working, business man, and differed from that of other hard-working people only in the quality and variety of his work. It was not an exciting life, but it was full...
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Maria Mitchell: Life, Letters, and JournalsMaria Mitchell: Life, Letters, and Journals"Sweeping" the heavensDiscovery of the comet, 1847Frederick VI. and the cometLetters from G. P. Bond and Hon. Edward EverettAdmiral SmythAmerican AcademyAmerican Association for the Advancement of ScienceExtract from diary, 1855Dorothea DixEstherDivers extracts from diary, 1853, 1854Comet of 1854Computations for...
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History of AstronomyHistory of Astronomy An attempt has been made in these pages to trace the evolution of intellectual thought in the progress of astronomical discovery, and, by recognising the different points of view of the different ages, to give due credit even to the ancients....
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La Vita Sul Pianeta MarteLa Vita Sul Pianeta MarteNelle belle sere dell'autunno passato una grande stella rossa fu veduta per pi mesi brillare sull'orizzonte meridionale del cielo; era il pianeta Marte, che si accostava per qualche tempo alla Terra in una delle sue apparizioni, solite a ripetersi ad...
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Curiosities of the SkyCuriosities of the SkyA printed version of this book is available from Sattre Press. It includes extensive annotations, a new introduction and all the original photographs and diagrams. What Froude says of history is true also of astronomy: it is the most impressive where...
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Side-Lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular ScienceSide-Lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science In preparing and issuing this collection of essays and addresses, the author has yielded to what he could not but regard as the too flattering judgment of the publishers. Having done this, it became incumbent...
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Great AstronomersGreat AstronomersIt has been my object in these pages to present the life of each astronomer in such detail as to enable the reader to realise in some degree the man's character and surroundings; and I have endeavoured to indicate as clearly as circumstances...
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