The Herschels and Modern Astronomy by Agnes M. Clerke

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Author Clerke, Agnes M. (Agnes Mary), 1842-1907
Title The Herschels and Modern Astronomy
Credits Fay Dunn, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Herschels and Modern Astronomy" by Agnes M. Clerke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the lives and contributions of the Herschel family, particularly William Herschel, to the field of astronomy. It delves into their scientific discoveries, methods, and the broader impact they had on modern astronomical thought during their time. At the start of the work, the author introduces the early life of William Herschel, detailing his familial background and initial foray into music before transitioning into astronomy. The text captures Herschel's determination to pursue knowledge, highlighting his self-education in mathematics and optics, which eventually led him to build his own telescopes. This foundational portion sets the stage for exploring his remarkable achievements in astronomy, including the discovery of the planet Uranus and his pioneering work with telescopes, establishing Herschel as a pivotal figure in the scientific landscape of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QB: Science: Astronomy
Subject Astronomy -- History
Subject Herschel, William, 1738-1822
Subject Herschel, John F. W. (John Frederick William), 1792-1871
Subject Herschel, Caroline Lucretia, 1750-1848
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EBook-No. 64649
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Most Recently Updated Oct 12, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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