An Introduction To Astronomy: Designed As A Textbook For The Use Of Students Of Yale College

by Denison Olmsted

""An Introduction to Astronomy"" is a comprehensive textbook designed for students of Yale College who are interested in learning about the fascinating field of astronomy. Written by Olmsted and Denison, this book covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of celestial mechanics to the latest discoveries in astrophysics. The authors use clear and concise language to explain complex concepts, making this book accessible to students with little or no background in astronomy. The book is organized into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of astronomy. Topics covered include the history of astronomy, the solar system, stars and galaxies, and the search for extraterrestrial life. The authors also provide numerous illustrations and diagrams to help students visualize the concepts they are learning. Overall, ""An Introduction to Astronomy"" is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the wonders of the universe.""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.

296 pages, Paperback

First published August 20, 2008

About the author

Denison Olmsted (1791-1859) was an American physicist and astronomer. Professor Olmsted is credited with giving birth to meteor science after the 1833 Leonid meteor shower over North America spurred him to study this phenomenon.