Lunar Science

Lunar Science: Ancient and Modern is a book written by Timothy Harley and originally published in 1886. The book explores the history of lunar science from ancient times to the modern era. It covers topics such as lunar observations, lunar maps, lunar photography, lunar geology, and the moon's effect on the tides. The book begins by discussing the early observations of the moon by ancient civilizations, including the Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese. It then moves on to the development of lunar maps and the use of telescopes to study the moon in the 17th and 18th centuries. Harley also covers the important role that photography played in the study of the moon, including the work of pioneers like John William Draper and Warren De la Rue. The book also delves into the geology of the moon and the various theories about its formation and evolution. Throughout the book, Harley provides detailed descriptions of important lunar features, such as craters, mountains, and valleys. He also discusses the moon's influence on the Earth's tides and the various attempts to measure this influence accurately. Overall, Lunar Science: Ancient and Modern is a comprehensive exploration of the history and science of lunar studies. It provides a fascinating look at how our understanding of the moon has evolved over time and the important contributions made by scientists throughout history.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.