The Study of Astronomy, adapted to the capacities of youth by Stedman
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"The Study of Astronomy, Adapted to the Capacities of Youth" by John Stedman is an educational work composed in the late 18th century. This book is structured as a series of dialogues between a tutor and his pupil, designed to introduce young readers to the fundamental principles of astronomy in an accessible way. The text aims to explain celestial phenomena like the solar system, the nature of planets and stars, and the
causes of day and night, using simple language and illustrations to facilitate understanding. At the start of the book, the tutor engages the pupil in a conversation about astronomy, introducing key concepts such as the definition of astronomy, the nature of celestial bodies, and the arrangement of the solar system. The pupil expresses a desire to learn, and the tutor reassures him that, though it may seem daunting, diligent study can conquer difficulties. They begin with an explanation of the sun and planets, discussing their distances from Earth and their respective sizes. The dialogue continues to explore topics like the nature of comets, the arrangement of the stars, and the historical context of astronomical theories, encouraging curiosity and a deeper appreciation for the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stedman, John, teacher of astronomy |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Study of Astronomy, adapted to the capacities of youth In twelve familiar dialogues, between a tutor and his pupil: explaining the general phænomena of the heavenly bodies, the theory of the tides, &c. |
| Credits |
Produced by Eric Hutton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Astronomy -- Juvenile literature -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56289 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 280 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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