Norman Lockyer
Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer was an English scientist and astronomer. Along with the French scientist Pierre Janssen, he is credited with discovering the gas helium. Lockyer also is remembered for being the founder and first editor of the influential journal Nature.
Stargazing: Past and Present
Uncover how the simple act of looking up at the stars transformed over time into a complex science shaped by innovative instruments and observations.
By Norman Lockyer
The dawn of astronomy A study of the temple-worship and mythology of the ancient Egyptians
Uncover the secrets of ancient Egypt, where temple rituals and sky-watching converged to shape one of history's most fascinating civilizations.
By Norman Lockyer
Stonehenge and Other British Stone Monuments Astronomically Considered
Discover how ancient stone monuments may have been carefully aligned with the skies, revealing astronomical knowledge and rituals of past civilizations.
By Norman Lockyer