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Title: De Wonderbouw der Wereld : De Grondslagen van Ons Sterrekundig Wereldbeeld Populair Uiteengezet
Note: Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen
Summary: "De Wonderbouw der Wereld: De Grondslagen van Ons Sterrekundig Wereldbeeld" by Dr. A. Pannekoek is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work aims to popularize the foundational concepts of modern astronomy and how they shape our understanding of the universe. It delves into celestial phenomena, the Earth's place in the cosmos, and the historical context of astronomical discoveries. The opening of this work provides a profound reflection on humanity's historical and philosophical relationship with the night sky. It discusses how early civilizations viewed celestial bodies as divine entities and navigational guides. As modern science emerged, this understanding evolved, challenging ancient beliefs and revealing a more complex and expansive universe. Pannekoek emphasizes the importance of individual observation and the pursuit of knowledge, encouraging readers to engage actively with astronomical phenomena to form their own understanding of the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pannekoek, Anton, 1873-1960
EBook No.: 59744
Published: Jun 12, 2019
Downloads: 74
Language: Dutch
Subject: Astronomy -- History
LoCC: Science: Astronomy
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: De Wonderbouw der Wereld : De Grondslagen van Ons Sterrekundig Wereldbeeld Populair Uiteengezet
Note: Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen
Summary: "De Wonderbouw der Wereld: De Grondslagen van Ons Sterrekundig Wereldbeeld" by Dr. A. Pannekoek is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work aims to popularize the foundational concepts of modern astronomy and how they shape our understanding of the universe. It delves into celestial phenomena, the Earth's place in the cosmos, and the historical context of astronomical discoveries. The opening of this work provides a profound reflection on humanity's historical and philosophical relationship with the night sky. It discusses how early civilizations viewed celestial bodies as divine entities and navigational guides. As modern science emerged, this understanding evolved, challenging ancient beliefs and revealing a more complex and expansive universe. Pannekoek emphasizes the importance of individual observation and the pursuit of knowledge, encouraging readers to engage actively with astronomical phenomena to form their own understanding of the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pannekoek, Anton, 1873-1960
EBook No.: 59744
Published: Jun 12, 2019
Downloads: 74
Language: Dutch
Subject: Astronomy -- History
LoCC: Science: Astronomy
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.