Einiges aus der Geschichte der Astronomie im Alterthum by Friedrich Blass
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"Einiges aus der Geschichte der Astronomie im Alterthum" by Friedrich Blass is a scholarly historical account written in the late 19th century. The book traces the development of astronomical thought from ancient times, emphasizing the contributions made by various civilizations, chiefly the Greeks, and their philosophical underpinnings. It reflects on the evolution of astronomical understanding and its cultural significance throughout history. In this work, Blass delves into the origins of astronomical knowledge,
highlighting the influences of ancient Babylonian, Egyptian, and Greek civilizations. He discusses key figures such as Ptolemy, Aristarchus, and Hipparchus, detailing their theories and methodologies in understanding the cosmos. Blass also examines the transition from astrology to a more scientific approach to astronomy, noting the gradual acceptance of heliocentrism and the mathematical frameworks that emerged. Through a thorough exploration of these developments, the text illustrates how ancient perspectives shaped modern astronomical principles and emphasizes the interconnectedness of scientific progress and cultural beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Blass, Friedrich, 1843-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Einiges aus der Geschichte der Astronomie im Alterthum Rede zur Feier des Geburtstags Sr. Maj. des Deutschen Kaisers Königs von Preussen Wilhelm I. gehalten an der Christian-Albrechts |
| Credits |
Produced by Thorsten Kontowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 47.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Astronomy -- History |
| Subject | Astronomy, Ancient |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39553 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39553-1 |
| Release Date | Apr 28, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 424 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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