Watchers of the Sky by Alfred Noyes

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Author Noyes, Alfred, 1880-1958
Title Watchers of the Sky
Series Title The torch-bearers [v.1]
Note Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Prologue -- Copernicus -- Tycho Brahe -- Kepler -- Galileo -- Newton -- William Herschel conducts -- Sir John Herschel remembers -- Epilogue.
Credits Produced by Beth L. Constantine, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Watchers of the Sky" by Alfred Noyes is a poetic exploration of scientific discovery, written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as the first part of a trilogy that examines the historical development of science and its significant figures, particularly focusing on the celestial pioneers who revolutionized our understanding of the universe, such as Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, and Kepler. It intertwines themes of love, aspiration, and the human drive for knowledge, all framed in a lyrical narrative. The opening of "Watchers of the Sky" sets the stage at an observatory in the Sierra Madre Mountains, where scientists prepare to test a powerful new telescope. The prologue captures the excitement and anxiety of this pivotal moment, emphasizing the historical significance of the night as the culmination of many years of labor. Through the intertwined fates and struggles of figures like Copernicus and Tycho Brahe, the narrative suggests a rich tapestry of human endeavor in the face of doubt and challenges, highlighting both the emotional and intellectual battles faced by these early astronomers. As the narrative unfurls, we delve deeper into the characters' motivations and the societal repercussions of their discoveries, framing the scientific quest as both a personal and collective journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Astronomers -- Poetry
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EBook-No. 6574
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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