Project Gutenberg 2008-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 554 Ball, Robert S. (Robert Stawell) 1840 1913 Ball, Robert Stawell, Sir The Story of the Heavens Produced by K. Nordquist, Brenda Lewis, Stephen Hope, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Story of the Heavens" by Robert S. Ball is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of astronomical phenomena, exploring topics such as the sun, moon, planets, and stars, while detailing the history of mankind’s quest to understand the universe. Through a combination of illustrations and detailed descriptions, it aims to make complex astronomical concepts accessible to the general reader. At the start of the volume, the author introduces the vastness and mysteries of the universe, posing fundamental questions about celestial bodies, their movements, and their relationship with Earth. The narrative reflects on historical astronomical observations, emphasizing the evolution of ideas from ancient civilizations to modern scientific understanding. It highlights the importance of early astronomers and their contributions, setting the stage for subsequent chapters that delve into specific celestial phenomena and the advancements that have shaped our comprehension of the heavens. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). 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