The Dawn of Astronomy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162560045)

The Dawn of Astronomy by J. Norman Lockyer is a comprehensive book that explores the history and development of astronomy from ancient times to the modern era. The book covers the earliest astronomical observations made by ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Greeks, and how these observations influenced the development of astronomy over time. The author also delves into the contributions made by famous astronomers such as Galileo, Kepler, and Newton, and how their work led to major breakthroughs in our understanding of the universe. The book also covers the development of modern astronomy, including the discovery of planets outside our solar system and the study of black holes and dark matter. Throughout the book, Lockyer provides detailed explanations of complex scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging way, making it an ideal read for both astronomy enthusiasts and those who are new to the subject. The Dawn of Astronomy is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the evolution of human knowledge about the universe.A Study of the Temple-Worship and Mythology of the Ancient Egyptians; Contents: The Worship of the Sun and the Dawn; First Glimpses of Egyptian Astronomy; Astronomical Basis of the Egyptian Pantheon; Two Horizons; Yearly Path of the sun-God; Probable Hor-Shesu Worship; Methods of Determining the Orientation of Temples; Earliest Solar Shrines in Egypt; Other Similar Shrines Elsewhere; Solar Temple of Amen-Ra at Karnak; Age of the Temple of Amen-Ra at Karnak; Stars�������Their Risings and Settings; Egyptian Heavens�������Zodiacs of Denderah; Circumpolar Constellations: The Myth of Horus; Temples Directed to the Stars; Further Inquiries with Regard to the Stellar Temples; Building Inscriptions; Star Temples at Karnak; Personification of Stars�������Temple of Isis at Denderah; Temple of Hathor at Denderah; Star-Cults; Egyptian Year and the Nile; Years of 360 and 365 Days; Vague and the Sirian Years; Sothic Cycle and the Use made of it; Calendar and its Revision; Fixed Year and Festival Calendars; Mythology of Isis and Osiris; Temple-Stars; History of Sun-Worship at Annu and Thebes; Early Temple and Great Pyramid Builders; Cult of Northern as Opposed to Southern Stars; Origin of Egyptian Astronomy�������Northern Schools; General Conclusions as to the North and South Races; Egyptian and Babylonian Ecliptic Constellations; Influence of Egypt Upon Temple-Orientation in Greece.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.

Author: J. Norman Lockyer
ISBN-10: 1162560045
ISBN-13: 9781162560045
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 448
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.91d