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  • Ptolemy, Copernicus, and the Ancient Astronomers

    The study of astronomy, in the sense in which we understand the word, may be said to have commenced under the reign of the Ptolemies at Alexandria...Ptolemy is, without doubt, the greatest figure in ancient astronomy. He gathered up the wisdom of the philosophers who had preceded him. He incorporated this with the results of his own observations, and illumined it with his theories...It is somewhat ... Read more

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  • Sir William Herschel

    His Life and Works

    Sir William Herschel: His Life and Works is a comprehensive biography that delves into the remarkable life and groundbreaking achievements of Sir William Herschel, one of the most influential astronomers of the 18th and 19th centuries. Authored by Edward Singleton Holden, this detailed account traces Herschel’s journey from his early years as a musician in Hanover to his rise as a pioneering ... Read more

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  • Galileo : the Scientific Revolution

    Galileo Galilei, known as the father of Science, is a famous astronomer, philosopher and mathematician who played an important role in the scientific revolution. He was accused of blasphemy and impiety after his discoveries and reasonings about the solar system.The purpose of this prosecution by the Pope and the Holy Office was to check the spread of scientific doctrines among the faithful and to ... Read more

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  • History of Astronomy

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    “Astronomy is the science which treats of the sun, the moon, the stars, and other objects such as comets which are seen in the sky. It deals to some extent also with the earth, but only in so far as it has properties in common with the heavenly bodies.”The growth of intelligence in the human race has its counterpart in that of the individual, especially in the earliest stages. Intellectual ... Read more

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  • Great Astronomers

    Discover the fascinating lives of the visionaries who shaped our understanding of the cosmos in Great Astronomers by Sir Robert S. Ball. This remarkable book delves into the achievements, discoveries, and personal stories of some of history's most influential astronomers, who gazed at the stars and unlocked the secrets of the universe.From ancient stargazers to the pioneers of modern astronomy, ... Read more

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  • Galileo

    Watcher of the Skies

    by David Wootton ...
    "Demonstrates an awesome command of the vast Galileo literature . . . [Wootton] excels in boldly speculating about Galileo's motives" ( The New York Times Book Review).Tackling Galileo as astronomer, engineer, and author, David Wootton places him at the center of Renaissance culture. He traces Galileo through his early rebellious years; the beginnings of his scientific career constructing a "new ... Read more

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  • Kings Dethroned - A History of the Evolution of Astronomy from the Time of the Roman Empire up to the Present Day

    Showing it to be an Amazing Series of Blunders Founded Upon an Error Made in the Second Century

    Debunking scientific theories with alternative hypotheses, this intriguing examination of the development of astronomy offers non-traditional approaches to history, from Ancient Rome through to the early twentieth century.Gerrard Hickson challenges widely accepted scientific principles with his own alternative theories, aiming to expose what he perceives as fundamental errors in the field of ... Read more

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  • The Principles of Mathematical Physics

    Enriched edition. Chaos, Determinism, and the Mathematical Foundations of Physical Law

    Translated by George Bruce Halsted ...
    In "The Principles of Mathematical Physics," Henri Poincaré offers a seminal exploration of the interplay between mathematics and the physical sciences, articulating principles that would later underpin modern scientific thought. With a unique blend of rigorous mathematical formulation and philosophical inquiry, Poincaré addresses complex topics such as chaos theory, determinism, and the ... Read more

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  • A More Perfect Heaven

    How Copernicus Revolutionized the Cosmos

    by Dava Sobel ...
    By 1514, the reclusive cleric Nicolaus Copernicus had written and hand-copied an initial outline of his heliocentric theory-in which he defied common sense and received wisdom to place the sun, not the earth, at the center of our universe, and set the earth spinning among the other planets. Over the next two decades, Copernicus expanded his theory through hundreds of observations, while compiling ... Read more

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  • Discoverers of the Universe

    William and Caroline Herschel

    A biography of the brother and sister who helped found modern astronomyDiscoverers of the Universe tells the gripping story of William Herschel, the brilliant, fiercely ambitious, emotionally complex musician and composer who became court astronomer to Britain's King George III, and of William's sister, Caroline, who assisted him in his observations of the night sky and became an accomplished ... Read more

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  • Makers of Electricity

    Exploring the Shocking Evolution of Electrical Science

    Makers of Electricity is a compelling anthology that navigates the vast and illuminating history of electricity's evolution. The collection intricately weaves through various literary styles, juxtaposing scientific inquiry with insightful narrative, to showcase the profound impacts of electricity on modern civilization. Through essays and explorations, the anthology traverses themes like ... Read more

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  • Infinitesimal

    How a Dangerous Mathematical Theory Shaped the Modern World

    Pulsing with drama and excitement, Infinitesimal celebrates the spirit of discovery, innovation, and intellectual achievement-and it will forever change the way you look at a simple line.On August 10, 1632, five men in flowing black robes convened in a somber Roman palazzo to pass judgment on a deceptively simple proposition: that a continuous line is composed of distinct and infinitely tiny parts ... Read more

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