Astronomy of To-day: A Popular Introduction in Non-Technical Language

"Astronomy of To-Day: A Popular Introduction in Non-Technical Language" by Cecil G. Dolmage is a journey through the cosmos designed for the everyday reader. It explains astronomy by skipping complicated language and dives into the study of the universe, from old ideas to what we know now. The book starts by talking about how people used to think the Earth was the center of everything and then moves on to the game-changing idea that the Sun is the center instead. Readers take on the shapes and movements of objects in space, setting them up for a trip through the wonders of astronomy. The purpose of the opening section of the book is for the author to show readers that grasping the basics of astronomy is within reach, even if they don't have a science background.