Project Gutenberg 2015-02-09 Public domain in the USA. 175 Maunder, E. Walter (Edward Walter) 1851 1928 Maunder, Edward Walter The Science of the Stars Produced by Al Haines "The Science of the Stars" by E. Walter Maunder is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the history and development of astronomy, examining ancient celestial observations and theories, as well as the evolution of astronomical understanding leading up to modern concepts. It likely serves as an educational text for students and enthusiasts interested in the foundations of astronomy and the significant discoveries that have shaped our understanding of the universe. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for astronomy by discussing humanity's earliest observations of the celestial bodies. Maunder emphasizes the challenges faced by ancient astronomers, who began their journeys with only the simplest observations—like the movements of the Sun and Moon. He outlines how these early observations led to questions about the nature of celestial objects, prompting a gradual accumulation of knowledge that paved the way for more sophisticated inquiry. The chapter touches on the etheric connection between humanity's understanding of the stars and the practical implications of such knowledge, such as agricultural calendars and navigation. Overall, the beginning illustrates the enduring human fascination with the cosmos and sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the scientific principles that govern these celestial phenomena. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Astronomy QB Text Category: History - Other Category: Science - Physics 198381 2025-07-19T10:46:29.555180 text/html 172995 2024-10-24T16:59:38 text/html 142005 2025-07-19T10:46:32.654208 application/epub+zip 142694 2025-07-19T10:46:30.163292 application/epub+zip 141558 2025-07-19T10:46:29.848218 application/epub+zip 204770 2025-07-19T10:46:34.621177 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192286 2025-07-19T10:46:32.319211 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 191547 2022-09-21T20:23:11.306224 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 173212 2025-07-19T10:46:29.284200 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 153468 2024-10-24T16:59:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16762 2025-07-19T10:46:34.741156 application/rdf+xml 16263 2025-07-19T10:46:29.922210 image/jpeg 2330 2025-07-19T10:46:29.886177 image/jpeg 131517 2025-07-19T10:46:29.572190 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia