Episodes From the Early History of Astronomy
Author | : Asger Aaboe |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 187 |
Release | : 2011-06-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781461301097 |
ISBN-13 | : 1461301092 |
Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Download or read book Episodes From the Early History of Astronomy written by Asger Aaboe and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-06-27 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phenomena in the heavens are of great importance to many, and much of the lore of astronomy and astrology dates back to the earliest days of civilisation. The astronomy of the ancients is thus of interest not only as history but also as the basis for much of what is known or believed about the heavens today. This book discusses important topics in Babylonian and Greek astronomy.