{"product_id":"a-popular-history-of-astronomy-during-the-nineteenth-century-paperback-9781108014328","title":"A Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth Century (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108014328","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eA Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth Century\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis classic example of Victorian popular scientific literature is key to understanding the place of astronomy in nineteenth-century society.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAgnes Mary Clerke (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108014328, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 17 June 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e488 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.8 cm, 0.62 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAgnes Mary Clerke (1842–1907) first published A Popular History of Astronomy in 1885. The work was received with widespread acclaim and brought Clerke an international reputation as a science writer. The History surveys the progress made in the field of astronomy during the nineteenth century. It is split chronologically into two parts, dealing with the first and the second half of the century. Part 1 focuses on the career of the astronomer William Herschel (1738–1822) and the development of sidereal astronomy; part 2 deals with the discovery of spectrum analysis and the progress of knowledge about sun spots and the magnetic disturbances which cause them. Clerke's work, a classic example of Victorian popular scientific literature, stands alongside Grant's earlier History of Astronomy in its success in popularising the subject. The work is important today for scholars researching the history of the discipline and its place in educated Victorian society.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Progress of Astronomy During the First Half of the Nineteenth Century: 1. Foundation of sidereal astronomy\u003cbr\u003e 2. Progress of sidereal astronomy\u003cbr\u003e 3. Progress of knowledge regarding the Sun\u003cbr\u003e 4. Planetary discoveries\u003cbr\u003e 5. Comets\u003cbr\u003e 6. Instrumental advances\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Recent Progress of Astronomy: 1. Foundation of astronomical physics\u003cbr\u003e 2. Solar observations and theories\u003cbr\u003e 3. Recent solar eclipses\u003cbr\u003e 4. Spectroscopic work on the Sun\u003cbr\u003e 5. Temperature of the Sun\u003cbr\u003e 6. The Sun's distance\u003cbr\u003e 7. Planets and satellites\u003cbr\u003e 8. Planets and satellites (continued)\u003cbr\u003e 9. Theories of planetary evolution\u003cbr\u003e 10. Recent comets\u003cbr\u003e 11. Recent comets (continued)\u003cbr\u003e 12. Stars and nebulae\u003cbr\u003e 13. Methods of research\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Solar system: the Sun \u0026amp; planets [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Solar system: the Sun \u0026amp; planets\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Solar%20system:%20the%20Sun%20\u0026amp;%20planets%20%5BPGS%5D%22\"\u003ePGS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265936085272,"sku":"9781108014328","price":42.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108014328i.jpg?v=1694869314","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/a-popular-history-of-astronomy-during-the-nineteenth-century-paperback-9781108014328","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}