Myths And Marvels Of Astronomy - Couverture souple

Proctor, Richard A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9359957755 ISBN 13 : 9789359957753

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2023

Synopsis

"Myths and Marvels of Astronomy" is a fascinating paintings authored with the aid of Richard A. Proctor, a prominent 19th-century British astronomer and writer. This ebook takes readers on an enlightening journey thru the fascinating world of astronomy, debunking myths even as revealing the awe-inspiring marvels of the universe. In "Myths and Marvels of Astronomy," Proctor skillfully navigates the intersection of scientific discovery and famous misconceptions approximately the cosmos. He addresses commonplace astronomical misconceptions and superstitions commonplace on the time, offering clean and accessible motives rooted in medical reality. Proctor covers a wide range of topics, from the nature of celestial our bodies and their motions to the mysteries of eclipses and comets. What sets this painting aside is its ability to bridge the distance between scientific rigor and the curiosity of the general reader. Proctor's writing fashion is attractive and accessible, making complicated astronomical concepts understandable to a broader audience. Moreover, he demonstrates the impact of astronomy on subculture, history, and society, highlighting its profound have an effect on on human idea and imagination. "Myths and Marvels of Astronomy" isn't always only a treasured useful resource for astronomy lovers but additionally a testament to Proctor's determination to popularizing science and dispelling misconceptions about the cosmos.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Richard Anthony Proctor (March 23, 1837 - September 12, 1888) was a British astronomer. He is primarily known for creating one of the first maps of Mars in 1867, based on 27 sketches by English observer William Rutter Dawes. His map was eventually surpassed by those of Giovanni Schiaparelli and Eugène Antoniadi, and his nomenclature was discarded (his "Kaiser Sea" became Syrtis Major Planum, for example). He attempted to establish Mars' sidereal day using historical drawings of Mars dating back to 1666. In 1873, his final estimate was 24h 37m 22.713s, which is quite close to the present value of 24h 37m 22.663s. Proctor's crater on Mars bears his name. Richard Proctor's father died in 1850, and his mother raised him. He was admitted to King's College London and afterwards received a scholarship at St John's College, Cambridge. He graduated as the 23rd wrangler in 1860. Proctor then read for the bar, but instead pursued astronomy and writing, publishing an article on the Colors of Double Stars in the Cornhill Magazine in 1865. Saturn and its System, his first book, was published at his own expense the same year.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9359957755
• ISBN 13: 9789359957753
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 254
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