A Compendious System of Astronomy

Name: A Compendious System of Astronomy
Brand: Cambridge University Press
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"A Compendious System of Astronomy" by Margaret Bryan is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

First published in 1797, these lectures were written for the then controversial purpose of introducing young women to scientific topics.

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Best For: Readers interested in historical scientific education and early efforts to include women in science.

Focus: Presenting astronomy through a series of accessible lectures.

Covers: Fundamental concepts of astronomy as taught in the late 18th century.

Why It Matters: It reflects early attempts to make scientific knowledge available to young women during a time when their participation in science was uncommon.

"A Compendious System of Astronomy" by Margaret Bryan is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: Margaret Bryan

Who this is for:

Astronomy students
Researchers and advanced hobbyists
Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

First published in 1797, these lectures were written for the then controversial purpose of introducing young women to scientific topics.

Author	Margaret Bryan
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Published	2012-06-07
ISBN-13	9781108050333
Binding	Paperback
Pages	371
Language	English
Subjects	Nature
Topic	General Astronomy
Series	Cambridge Library Collection - Astronomy