The Elements Of Ancient Gravitational Astronomy

By D. Davidson

Book Overview

The Elements of Ancient Gravitational Astronomy by D. Davidson is a comprehensive study of the ancient astronomers' understanding of gravity and the celestial bodies. The book explores the theories and observations of ancient civilizations, including the Babylonians, Greeks, Egyptians, and Chinese, and how they developed their understanding of gravity and its effect on the motion of the planets and stars.The author dives into the historical context of ancient astronomy, including the development of various cultures' calendars and the role of astronomy in religious and cultural practices. He then delves into the scientific theories and observations of ancient astronomers, including the work of Ptolemy, Aristarchus, and Copernicus.Davidson also explores the development of mathematical techniques used by ancient astronomers, including trigonometry and the use of geometry to calculate the positions of celestial bodies. The book includes numerous diagrams and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts discussed.Overall, The Elements of Ancient Gravitational Astronomy is a fascinating exploration of the history of astronomy and the development of our understanding of gravity. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science and the evolution of scientific thought.THIS 82 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Great Pyramid Its Divine Message, by D. Davidson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591166.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116290495X
• ISBN13: 9781162904955
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"