Project Gutenberg
2006-09-28
Public domain in the USA.
197
Hale, George Ellery
1868
1938
Hale, George E. (George Ellery)
The New Heavens
Reading ease score: 46.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Produced by Robert J. Hall
"The New Heavens" by George Ellery Hale is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book presents an accessible overview of advancements in astronomy and astrophysics, focusing particularly on the technological innovations at the Mount Wilson Observatory, a leading center for astronomical research. The text aims to enlighten readers about the immense size of the universe, the various celestial phenomena, and the methods used by astronomers to study them. In "The New Heavens," Hale discusses the evolution of astronomical knowledge, from ancient practices to modern observations facilitated by advanced instruments like the 100-inch Hooker telescope. The book details the breakthroughs of renowned astronomers, including the measurement of star diameters and the study of cosmic phenomena such as nebulae and giant stars. Hale covers the implications of these studies for understanding the universe's structure and the life cycles of stars, blending historical context with cutting-edge scientific research to provide readers with a comprehensive view of the cosmos and the mechanisms behind astronomical discoveries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
en
Astronomy
QB
Text
Browsing: Science - Astronomy
Browsing: Science - General
142365
142266
2025-03-08T09:35:52.051856
2023-09-09T04:19:04.333463
text/html
text/html
136516
2006-09-28T06:33:02
text/html; charset=iso-8859-1
2037461
2006-09-28T06:33:28
text/html; charset=iso-8859-1
application/zip
2118493
2025-03-08T09:35:58.484794
application/epub+zip
2120317
2025-03-08T09:35:55.171835
application/epub+zip
107202
2025-03-08T09:35:53.879831
application/epub+zip
2245789
2025-03-08T09:36:00.935845
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
2233548
2025-03-08T09:35:57.654855
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
214288
2022-09-09T09:13:21.719198
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
123680
123671
2025-03-08T09:35:51.508830
2023-09-09T04:19:03.913460
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
text/plain
123585
2006-09-28T06:33:02
text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
44196
2006-09-28T06:33:26
text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
application/zip
123604
2006-09-28T06:33:02
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
44171
2006-09-28T06:33:26
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
application/zip
21168
2025-03-08T09:36:01.082805
application/rdf+xml
14722
2025-03-08T09:35:54.437816
image/jpeg
3695
2025-03-08T09:35:54.162819
image/jpeg
2118515
2025-03-08T09:35:52.157881
application/octet-stream
application/zip
Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at
https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog
en.wikipedia