History Of Physical Astronomy: From The Earliest Ages To The Middle Of The Nineteenth Century (1852) - Hardcover

History of Physical Astronomy: From the Earliest Ages to the Middle of the Nineteenth Century is a comprehensive book written by Robert Grant in 1852. The book covers the history of astronomy from ancient times to the mid-19th century, with a focus on the physical aspects of the science. Grant begins with an overview of the early civilizations that developed astronomical knowledge, such as the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Greeks. He then moves on to discuss the work of notable astronomers throughout history, including Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton. Throughout the book, Grant covers a wide range of topics, including the development of the heliocentric model of the solar system, the discovery of the laws of planetary motion, the study of comets and meteors, and the invention of the telescope. The book also explores the impact of astronomy on other fields, such as navigation, timekeeping, and even religion. Grant discusses the role of astronomy in the development of modern science and the ways in which it has influenced our understanding of the universe. Overall, History of Physical Astronomy: From the Earliest Ages to the Middle of the Nineteenth Century is a detailed and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of astronomy. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science or the evolution of our understanding of the cosmos.A Detailed Account Of The Establishment Of The Theory Of Gravitation By Newton, And Its Development By His Successors. With An Exposition Of The Progress Of Research On All The Other Subjects Of Celestial Physics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.