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Uniform Title: Kosmotheoros. English
Title: The celestial worlds discover'd : or, conjectures concerning the inhabitants, plants and productions of the worlds in the planets
Original Publication: United Kingdom: James Knapton, 1722.
Note: Translation of Kosmotheoros sive De terris coelestibus earumque ornatu conjecturae.
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Celestial Worlds Discover'd: Or, Conjectures Concerning the Inhabitants, Plants and Productions of the Worlds in the Planets" by Christianus Huygens is a scientific treatise written in the early 18th century. The work explores the possibility of life, plants, and the conditions of existence on other planets in our solar system, positing that other planets may have inhabitants and resources similar to those found on Earth. Huygens seeks to expand the understanding of astronomy through conjectures, building upon the Copernican model of a heliocentric universe. At the start of the book, the author reflects on mankind's place in the cosmos and the implications of Copernican astronomy. He emphasizes that if Earth is merely one of many planets orbiting the Sun, it is reasonable to conjecture that other planets may harbor similar life forms and ecosystems. Huygens articulates his thoughts as an inquiry into the properties of these celestial bodies, encouraging readers to anticipate a vast universe rich with diversity. He acknowledges that while certainty in these matters is unattainable, the pursuit of knowledge about our heavenly neighbors is a noble endeavor deserving of exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Huygens, Christiaan, 1629-1695
Editor: Huygens, Constantijn, 1628-1697
Translator: Clarke, John, 1682-1757
EBook No.: 71191
Published: Jul 14, 2023
Downloads: 185
Language: English
Subject: Cosmology -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Plurality of worlds -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Life on other planets -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Science: Astronomy
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Kosmotheoros. English
Title: The celestial worlds discover'd : or, conjectures concerning the inhabitants, plants and productions of the worlds in the planets
Original Publication: United Kingdom: James Knapton, 1722.
Note: Translation of Kosmotheoros sive De terris coelestibus earumque ornatu conjecturae.
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Celestial Worlds Discover'd: Or, Conjectures Concerning the Inhabitants, Plants and Productions of the Worlds in the Planets" by Christianus Huygens is a scientific treatise written in the early 18th century. The work explores the possibility of life, plants, and the conditions of existence on other planets in our solar system, positing that other planets may have inhabitants and resources similar to those found on Earth. Huygens seeks to expand the understanding of astronomy through conjectures, building upon the Copernican model of a heliocentric universe. At the start of the book, the author reflects on mankind's place in the cosmos and the implications of Copernican astronomy. He emphasizes that if Earth is merely one of many planets orbiting the Sun, it is reasonable to conjecture that other planets may harbor similar life forms and ecosystems. Huygens articulates his thoughts as an inquiry into the properties of these celestial bodies, encouraging readers to anticipate a vast universe rich with diversity. He acknowledges that while certainty in these matters is unattainable, the pursuit of knowledge about our heavenly neighbors is a noble endeavor deserving of exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Huygens, Christiaan, 1629-1695
Editor: Huygens, Constantijn, 1628-1697
Translator: Clarke, John, 1682-1757
EBook No.: 71191
Published: Jul 14, 2023
Downloads: 185
Language: English
Subject: Cosmology -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Plurality of worlds -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Life on other planets -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Science: Astronomy
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.