Science - History of the Universe Vol. 1: Astronomy
By Francis Rolt-Wheeler · Running time 11:28:58 · Astronomy, Physics & Mechanics
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About this book
Multi-volume work on science edited by Francis Rolt-Wheeler. The first volume is on Astronomy written by Waldemar Kaempffert. This book briefly discusses the evolution of astronomical beliefs and the development of instruments and progress of methods in the science. It explains, further, the different astronomical laws, theories, phenomena and objects, as well as the history of these discoveries. (summary by Sienna)
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