The Heavens Above: A Popular Handbook of Astronomy

By J. A. (Joseph Anthony) Gillet

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Embark on an exploration of the late 19th-century understanding of space, from the workings of the solar system to the movements of stars in our night sky.

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Science - Astronomy Science - General

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2019-02-02

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Summary

"The Heavens Above: A Popular Handbook of Astronomy" by J. A. Gillet and W. J. Rolfe is a guide to the stars and planets created in the 1800s, designed for everyday people curious about the cosmos. It simplifies complicated ideas about space, like how the solar system works and how stars move, making it easier for anyone to learn about astronomy without needing to be good at math. Readers are introduced to the basics, such as how the sky looks from Earth and the tools astronomers utilize, setting the stage for a journey through the universe's many wonders.