Robert S. (Robert Stawell) Ball
Sir Robert Stawell Ball was an Irish astronomer who founded the screw theory. He was Royal Astronomer of Ireland at Dunsink Observatory.
Experimental Mechanics A Course of Lectures Delivered at the Royal College of Science for Ireland
Discover the practical side of science as you explore how forces shape our world through real-life demonstrations and experiments.
By Robert S. (Robert Stawell) Ball
Time and Tide: A Romance of the Moon
Discover the cosmic dance between Earth and moon, where the ocean's rhythm uncovers the secrets of a world shaped by time's unseen currents.
By Robert S. (Robert Stawell) Ball
Star-land: Being Talks With Young People About the Wonders of the Heavens
Embark on a journey to uncover the sun’s life-giving secrets and the basics of astronomy, as explained in engaging talks for young, curious minds.
By Robert S. (Robert Stawell) Ball
Great Astronomers
Travel through time to meet the brilliant minds who unlocked the secrets of the stars, forever changing our understanding of the universe.
By Robert S. (Robert Stawell) Ball
The Story of the Heavens
Journey back in time to when humanity first looked up to understand the mysteries of the cosmos, unlocking the story behind every celestial body in our solar system.
By Robert S. (Robert Stawell) Ball
The Earth's Beginning
Uncover the cosmic recipe that mixed dust and time to bake our planet and the stars in the vast oven of space.
By Robert S. (Robert Stawell) Ball