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Astronomy and Cosmogony (Revised)

Astronomy and Cosmogony

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"Astronomy and Cosmogony" by James Jeans is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

This second edition, originally published in 1929, is an extensive survey at the forefront of cosmology and astronomy with particular reference to the physical state of matter, the structure, composition and life-cycle of stars, and the superstructures of nebulae and galaxies. Intended as a rigourously argued scientific treatise, every effort was made by Jeans to render the results of far-reaching advancements in cosmology intelligible to a broad range of readers.

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Best For: Students and readers interested in foundational concepts of cosmology and astronomy.
Focus: The physical state of matter, star structure and life-cycle, and the composition of nebulae and galaxies.
Covers: Key advancements in cosmology and astronomy up to the late 1920s, emphasizing scientific rigor.
Why It Matters: Provides a historically significant scientific perspective on the development of cosmology and astronomy concepts.

"Astronomy and Cosmogony" by James Jeans is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: James Jeans

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.

This second edition, originally published in 1929, is an extensive survey at the forefront of cosmology and astronomy with particular reference to the physical state of matter, the structure, composition and life-cycle of stars, and the superstructures of nebulae and galaxies. Intended as a rigourously argued scientific treatise, every effort was made by Jeans to render the results of far-reaching advancements in cosmology intelligible to a broad range of readers.

AuthorJames Jeans
PublisherCambridge University Press
Published2009-07-20
ISBN-139781108005623
BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicGeneral Astronomy
SeriesCambridge Library Collection - Astronomy

Format: Paperback

Language: English

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