| Author |
Huygens, Christiaan, 1629-1695 |
| Editor |
Huygens, Constantijn, 1628-1697 |
| Translator |
Clarke, John, 1682-1757 |
| Uniform Title |
Kosmotheoros. English
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| Title |
The celestial worlds discover'd : or, conjectures concerning the inhabitants, plants and productions of the worlds in the planets
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: James Knapton, 1722.
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| Note |
Translation of Kosmotheoros sive De terris coelestibus earumque ornatu conjecturae.
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Celestial Worlds Discover'd: Or, Conjectures Concerning the Inhabitants, Plants and Productions of the Worlds in the Planets" by Christianus Huygens is a scientific treatise written in the early 18th century. The work explores the possibility of life, plants, and the conditions of existence on other planets in our solar system, positing that other planets may have inhabitants and resources similar to those found on Earth. Huygens seeks to expand the understanding of astronomy through conjectures, building upon the Copernican model of a heliocentric universe. At the start of the book, the author reflects on mankind's place in the cosmos and the implications of Copernican astronomy. He emphasizes that if Earth is merely one of many planets orbiting the Sun, it is reasonable to conjecture that other planets may harbor similar life forms and ecosystems. Huygens articulates his thoughts as an inquiry into the properties of these celestial bodies, encouraging readers to anticipate a vast universe rich with diversity. He acknowledges that while certainty in these matters is unattainable, the pursuit of knowledge about our heavenly neighbors is a noble endeavor deserving of exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QB: Science: Astronomy
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| Subject |
Cosmology -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Plurality of worlds -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Life on other planets -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71191 |
| Release Date |
Jul 14, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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