The Destinies of the Stars by Svante Arrhenius
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"The Destinies of the Stars" by Svante Arrhenius is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into cosmological questions surrounding the nature and evolution of celestial bodies, particularly focusing on star worship and the implications of astronomical observations throughout history. Arrhenius, a Nobel Prize-winning chemist, broadens his scientific inquiry to explore the vastness of the universe and its mysteries. At the start of the book, Arrhenius presents
the premise that the study of astronomy is not merely theoretical or detached but holds significance for practical life, historically linked to navigation and the measurement of time. The opening discusses the origins of star worship among ancient civilizations, emphasizing how humanity’s understanding of celestial phenomena influenced cultural and religious practices. It highlights the transition from primitive beliefs to more scientific interpretations of stars, setting the stage for deeper investigations into cosmic phenomena and humanity’s place within the universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Arrhenius, Svante, 1859-1927 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Fries, Joens Elias, 1876-1932 |
| LoC No. | 18009110 |
| Uniform Title | Stjärnornas öden. English |
| Title | The Destinies of the Stars |
| Contents | Origin of star-worship -- The mystery of the Milky Way -- The climatic importance of water vapour -- Atmosphere and physics of the stellar bodies -- The chemistry of the atmosphere -- The planet Mars -- Mercury, the moon, and Venus. |
| Credits |
Produced by ellinora, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Mars (Planet) |
| Subject | Milky Way |
| Subject | Cosmogony |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58222 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58222-1 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 726 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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