** "Side-Lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science" by Simon Newcomb is a compilation of essays and speeches that examines a variety of astronomical subjects, with an emphasis on the mysteries of the cosmos. Newcomb's work highlights both the structure and scale of the universe, connecting them to the scientific techniques used to analyze stars and planets. His writing begins by setting clear expectations, indicating that the book will not only detail astronomical concepts but will also touch on related scientific areas. The preface introduces significant themes, presenting the universe's colossal size in comparison to our solar system, while at the same time emphasizing the complex movements of things in space. The book is an engaging examination of astronomy's biggest unanswered questions that aims to give readers a solid understanding of the amazing mysteries that lie within our universe. **
Side-Lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science
By Simon Newcomb
** Embark on an early 20th-century exploration of astronomical enigmas and scientific methodologies, inviting readers to ponder the vastness of space and the evolution of cosmic knowledge.
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About the AuthorSimon Newcomb was a Canadian–American astronomer, applied mathematician, and autodidactic polymath. He served as Professor of Mathematics in the United States Navy and at Johns Hopkins University. Born in Nova Scotia, at the age of 19 Newcomb left an apprenticeship to join his father in Massachusetts, where the latter was teaching.
Simon Newcomb was a Canadian–American astronomer, applied mathematician, and autodidactic polymath. He served as Professor of Mathematics in the United States Navy and at Johns Hopkins University. Born in Nova Scotia, at the age of 19 Newcomb left an apprenticeship to join his father in Massachusetts, where the latter was teaching.
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