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Focusing on early astronomical literature, this interdisciplinary study explores Alessandro Piccolomini's significant works, De la Sfera del Mondo and De le Stelle Fisse. Published in 1540, these treatises are notable for being among the first scientific texts written in Italian, aimed at making complex astronomical concepts accessible to a general audience. The book highlights the importance of these works in the context of scientific communication and education during the Renaissance.

Anglicky psaná kolektivní monografie obsahuje příspěvky k dějinám antické a středověké astronomie od odborníků z několika evropských zemí. Interdisciplinární kniha propojuje odborné perspektivy historie, geometrie, kodikologie, dějin umění apod. Seznamuje s díly učenců, jako byli Eratosthenes, Manilius, Aratus, Germanicus, al-Sufi, Ptolemaios či učenci doby Karla Velikého.

Discover the fascinating world of astronomy, from moons and stars to planets and galaxies. Featuring more than 200 colorful pictures and illustrations, Eyewitness Astronomy provides children with a perfect introduction to the world of astronomy. From describing how we viewed the stars and planets in the ancient times to the latest astronomical discoveries, this reference book presents all the key concepts of astronomy in simple language. Children will discover the host of planets and stars that occupy our Universe and can unearth fascinating insights into the Moon's connection to Earth's oceans. They can also read about how humans ventured into space and developed technology to see even beyond our own galaxy. For any budding astronomer, scientist, astronaut, or simply a curious, young mind, Eyewitness Astronomy provides everything they need to know about the infinite amount of space that surrounds our planet.

The Royal Observatory is one of the most famous historic features of Maritime Greenwich - a World Heritage Site. Situated where east meets west, the 'home of time' has been at the heart of nautical astronomy since the late 17th century, when Charles II commisioned Christopher Wren to design a building in which the first Astronomer Royal - John Flamsteed - could determine the 'longitude of places'. The author is the Deputy Director of the museum.

Die Geschichte der Beobachtung des Himmels, wichtige Astronomen, Techniken der Astronomie, Sonnensystem und Planeten etc.; reich illustriert.

Nach einer kurzen Einführung in die Geschichte der Astronomie und ihre Methoden erfährt der Leser, wie die Mondphasen die Gezeiten bestimmen, wie man Sterne nach ihrer Leuchtkraft klassifiziert und was Protuberanzen sind. Außerdem wird erläutert, wie ein Kometenschweif entsteht, wo die ältesten Observatorien der Welt stehen, wie das Hubble-Teleskop funktioniert und vieles mehr.