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Astronomy Explained Upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles And made easy to those who have not studied mathematics

By James Ferguson

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Embark on a journey through the cosmos as complex scientific principles are simplified, revealing the solar system's mysteries and the universe's breathtaking infinitude.

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2019-11-03
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"Astronomy Explained Upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles" by James Ferguson is a mid-18th century science book that breaks down Isaac Newton's astronomy ideas so people without strong math skills can understand them. It explains how the solar system is set up, what stars and planets are like, and different things that happen in space, while highlighting how important and amazing the universe is. The story starts by calling astronomy the best and most helpful science, talking about how it changes what humans know and how big the universe is; Ferguson wants to teach both how space stuff moves and how awesome the universe is, making people wonder about how humans fit in with everything. Setting the stage to explore the solar system and its details by putting the focus on how many stars and systems exist.

About the Author

James Ferguson was a Scottish astronomer. He is known as the inventor and improver of astronomical and other scientific apparatus, as a striking instance of self education and as an itinerant lecturer.

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