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LoC No.: 04004434

Title: Stargazing: Past and Present

Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "Stargazing: Past and Present" by Sir Norman Lockyer is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the history of astronomy, tracing the development of astronomical instruments from ancient observations made with the naked eye to the advancements brought about by telescopes and other devices. It aims to foster an understanding of how different discoveries have contributed to our knowledge of the cosmos over time. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for a detailed exploration of astronomers’ endeavors throughout history. Lockyer reflects on the origins of stargazing as a science, highlighting the significant transition from pre-telescopic observations to those made with modern instruments. He outlines the key epochs in astronomical history, emphasizing how early observations of celestial phenomena laid the groundwork for future technological advancements in astronomy and illustrating the gradual integration of old methodologies with new scientific approaches. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lockyer, Norman, Sir, 1836-1920

Editor: Seabroke, G. M. (George Mitchell), 1848-1918

EBook No.: 53172

Published: Sep 30, 2016

Downloads: 82

Language: English

Subject: Astronomy

Subject: Telescopes

LoCC: Science: Astronomy

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 04004434

Title: Stargazing: Past and Present

Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Stargazing: Past and Present" by Sir Norman Lockyer is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the history of astronomy, tracing the development of astronomical instruments from ancient observations made with the naked eye to the advancements brought about by telescopes and other devices. It aims to foster an understanding of how different discoveries have contributed to our knowledge of the cosmos over time. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for a detailed exploration of astronomers’ endeavors throughout history. Lockyer reflects on the origins of stargazing as a science, highlighting the significant transition from pre-telescopic observations to those made with modern instruments. He outlines the key epochs in astronomical history, emphasizing how early observations of celestial phenomena laid the groundwork for future technological advancements in astronomy and illustrating the gradual integration of old methodologies with new scientific approaches. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lockyer, Norman, Sir, 1836-1920

Editor: Seabroke, G. M. (George Mitchell), 1848-1918

EBook No.: 53172

Published: Sep 30, 2016

Downloads: 82

Language: English

Subject: Astronomy

Subject: Telescopes

LoCC: Science: Astronomy

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.