Astronomical Phenomena
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Astronomical Phenomena In 1872
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Author : William Frederick Denning
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1872
Astronomical Phenomena In 1872 written by William Frederick Denning and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1872 with categories.
The Beauty Of The Heavens A Pictorial Display Of The Astronomical Phenomena Of The Universe By Charles F Blunt
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Author : Charles F. Blunt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1840
The Beauty Of The Heavens A Pictorial Display Of The Astronomical Phenomena Of The Universe By Charles F Blunt written by Charles F. Blunt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1840 with Astronomy categories.
Lights In The Sky
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Author : Michael Maunder
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2007-09-28
Lights In The Sky written by Michael Maunder and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09-28 with Science categories.
Many lights and other objects in the sky go unrecognised, or at least are little understood by those observing them. Such things range from the commonplace like rainbows and meteors, to the distinctly unusual like the green flash and ball lightning. And there is still a residuum of objects that remain unidentified by the watcher – classed generally as ‘UFOs’, a description which today has connotations of the mysterious, even of extraterrestrial visitors. The first part of this book is an identification guide, very much like the "plant identifier" sections found in a good gardening or botany book. It allows quick (and structured) identification of known aerial phenomena, whether at night or during the day. The objects thus found are referenced to the second part of the book... The second part gives a full description, physical explanation, and where relevant notes on observing and photographing the various phenomena. Some will need optical aids such as binoculars or telescopes, but the main thrust of the book is identification and explanation rather than imaging. The final chapter approaches UFOs from a scientific standpoint, particularly the way in which human perception and often preconception affects the outcome. It does however finish with a short section on "extraterrestrial UFOs", emphasising the burden of proof aspect and touching on the scientific theories of life on other worlds and the improbability of visitors.
Celestial Celebrations Rituals And Beliefs Surrounding Astronomical Events
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Author : Vickie Padilla
language : en
Publisher: Sadashiva Bolanthur
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Celestial Celebrations Rituals And Beliefs Surrounding Astronomical Events written by Vickie Padilla and has been published by Sadashiva Bolanthur this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
Embark on a celestial journey with "Celestial Celebrations: Rituals and Beliefs Surrounding Astronomical Events," a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of astronomical folklore and practices. Explore the rich tapestry of rituals, superstitions, and beliefs that have surrounded celestial events throughout history. Discover the historical significance of eclipses, with ancient rituals designed to ward off danger. Delve into the festive traditions of solstices, from winter's rebirth to summer's joyous sun worship. Trace the rhythms of the moon, exploring its phases and their influence on human affairs. Witness the cosmic wonder of meteor showers, where legends intermingle with wishes and connections to nature. Unravel the enigmatic prophecies and omens linked to celestial events. Journey into the realm of stargazing, where ancient practices blend with modern astronomy. Explore the symbolism of celestial bodies in art, culture, and religion, where the sun, moon, and stars inspire creations that transcend time. Discover protective rituals against celestial dangers and learn how to harness the power of astrology for personal growth and empowerment. Witness the integration of science and tradition, as astronomical discoveries reshape beliefs while rituals evolve to embrace scientific knowledge. Travel across cultures, uncovering the unique celestial practices of indigenous communities, from Native American ceremonies to Aboriginal Dreaming stories. Embrace the digital age's transformative impact on celestial celebrations, where technology enhances rituals and connects individuals globally. Celebrate the universal appeal of celestial events, symbols of hope and wonder that unite humanity across borders. "Celestial Celebrations" is an illuminating companion for those fascinated by astronomy, history, and cultural traditions. It offers a deep dive into the rituals and beliefs surrounding celestial events, inspiring readers to connect with the cosmos and embrace the celestial wonder that shapes our world.
Chinese Astrology And Astronomy An Outside History
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Author : Xiaoyuan Jiang
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2021-01-04
Chinese Astrology And Astronomy An Outside History written by Xiaoyuan Jiang and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-04 with Science categories.
Chinese Astrology and Astronomy: An Outside History discusses the ancient Chinese's needs and reasons for engaging in astronomy. It presents the study on ancient astronomical phenomena and manuals, and analyzes the cosmological views of ancient Chinese. It also expounds the nature and functions of astronomy to ancient Chinese, as well as its difference from the western modern astronomy of today, exploring on new issues in a bold but logical fashion, and offering arguments that challenge even the views of authority.This book stands as a translated version, by Chen Wenan, an associate professor of Ningbo University, of the original Chinese publication Tianxue Waishi by Jiang Xiaoyuan.
Fundamentals Of Astrometry
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Author : Jean Kovalevsky
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2004-06-03
Fundamentals Of Astrometry written by Jean Kovalevsky and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-06-03 with Science categories.
Astrometry encompasses all that is necessary to provide the positions and motions of celestial bodies. This includes observational techniques, instrumentation, processing and analysis of observational data, reference systems and frames, and the resulting astronomical phenomena. Astrometry is fundamental to all other fields of astronomy, from the pointing of telescopes, to navigation and guidance systems, to distance and motion determinations for astrophysics. In the last few decades, new observational techniques have enabled improvements in accuracy by orders of magnitude. Starting from basic principles, this book provides the fundamentals for this new astrometry at milli- and micro-arcsecond accuracies. Topics include: basics of general relativity; co-ordinate systems; vectors, tensors, quaternions, and observational uncertainties; determination and use of the celestial and terrestrial reference systems and frames; applications of new observational techniques; present and future star catalogues and double star astrometry. This comprehensive reference will be invaluable for graduate students and research astronomers.
Astronomy And Astrophysics Volume I
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Author : Oddbjørn Engvold Bozena Czerny, John Lattanzio and Rolf Stabell
language : en
Publisher: EOLSS Publications
Release Date : 2012-11-30
Astronomy And Astrophysics Volume I written by Oddbjørn Engvold Bozena Czerny, John Lattanzio and Rolf Stabell and has been published by EOLSS Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-30 with categories.
Astronomy is the science of everything – with the exception of the Earth and everything on it and inside. Astronomy has a rich heritage dating back to the myths and legends of antiquity and the course of civilization has been greatly affected by mankind’s interpretation of what they saw in the starry sky and experienced through seasonal changes associated with the Sun and Moon. Early astronomy is associated with the definition of calendars which were needed to predict the dates of such as religious festivals and the numbers of months. A gradual shift of emphasis from astronomy to its sister, astrophysics, which took place through the 19th century, is generally attributed to the measurement of reliable stellar distances and the development of spectroscopy as a tool for understanding the physical nature of stars. Many paradigms in astronomy and its many subfields are continuously being shaken. New insights in the intricacy and elegance of the cosmos are steadily being obtained. Every few decennia, our concepts of the Universe are challenged and substantially modified. The reasons for this are the continuous development of new observing techniques and instruments for observatories both ground-based and in space, in addition to considerable progress in mathematics and physics, including computational ability. Our Universe harbors numerous phenomena and processes representing conditions that cannot be duplicated in terrestrial laboratories. Astronomy therefore frequently leads to fundamentally new insight and knowledge far beyond astronomy itself. Last but not least, it represents a first inspiring introduction to natural science, especially among young people, which is an extra motivation to many scientists to contribute to the Astronomy and Astrophysics Theme of this Encyclopedia. The book on Astronomy and Astrophysics with contributions from distinguished experts in the field, represents a first inspiring introduction to natural science, especially among young people, which is an extra motivation to many scientists to contribute to the Astronomy and Astrophysics Theme of this Encyclopedia. The first chapter which treats the development of astronomy and astrophysics in a historical perspective is followed by an account of the impact of astronomy on human culture and civilization. Observational astronomy is facing a number of environmental challenges. The nature and complexity of these and how the associated problems are met and overcome are described in the third article. Various aspects of our solar system are covered by authoritative articles on the Sun, planets including their satellites and smaller bodies, plus a review of the laws of motions and orbits of celestial bodies. The detection and studies of exo-solar planetary systems is rapidly developing field in astronomy which is treated in a separate chapter. Then follow fascinating up-to-date overviews on stars describing their formation, structure and life cycles. Stars are the building blocks of larger cosmic entities leading to the enigmatic galaxies composed of billions of stars, and gradually to clusters of galaxies. The final chapters cover the origin and evolution of galaxies and the large-scale structure of the Universe, including dark matter and dark energy which are among the most fascinating problems of physics today. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.
Astronomy
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Author : Ch?ang-b?m Pak
language : en
Publisher: Ewha Womans University Press
Release Date : 2008-01-01
Astronomy written by Ch?ang-b?m Pak and has been published by Ewha Womans University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-01 with Astronomy categories.
Assyrian And Babylonian Chronicles
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Author : Albert Kirk Grayson
language : en
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Release Date : 2000
Assyrian And Babylonian Chronicles written by Albert Kirk Grayson and has been published by Eisenbrauns this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Originally published: Locust Valley, N.Y.: J. J. Augustin, 1975.
Max Weber And Charles Peirce
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Author : Basit Bilal Koshul
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date : 2014-02-07
Max Weber And Charles Peirce written by Basit Bilal Koshul and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-07 with Philosophy categories.
Max Weber and Charles Peirce: At the Crossroads of Science, Philosophy, and Culture shows that a relational conception of science is implicit in Max Weber’s reflections on scientific inquiry as a bridge between the Geisteswissenschaften (soft sciences) and Naturwissenschaften (hard sciences). Because he is not a trained philosopher, Weber does not have the precise philosophical language in which to articulate his ideas clearly. Consequently, his relational vision of science remains obscure. Basit Bilal Koshul brings clarity and precision to Weber’s insights using the pragmaticist philosophy of Charles Peirce. He makes explicit the phenomenology, semiotics, and logic that are implicit in Weber’s methodological writings and translates them into Peircean terms. Since Peirce explicitly offers his philosophy of science as a critique of the modern divide between the humanistic and natural sciences and of the divide between religion and science, this translation has a double effect. It clarifies Weber’s insights on the methodology of scientific inquiry, and it extends the reparative force of these insights into the larger culture of which science is one part. The reconstruction of Weber’s relational conception of science along the lines of Peirce’s pragmaticism, in turn, reveals that Weber’s work points toward deep affinities between religion and science. Given the fact that the same phenomenology, semiotics, and logic that underpin Peirce’s philosophy of science are also at the root of his philosophy of religion, we can begin to appreciate the fact that Weber’s work makes an important contribution to bridging the divide between religion and science. In providing models that bridge divides and move towards complementary relationships, Weber and Peirce not only help us to better understand disenchantment as the fate of our times, but also offer uniquely valuable resources to reach for cultural horizons that lie beyond it.