The Herschels And Modern Astronomy

""The Herschels and Modern Astronomy"" is a book written by Agnes Mary Clerke, which explores the lives and contributions of the Herschel family to the field of astronomy. The Herschels were a family of astronomers who made significant discoveries during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book begins with a brief history of astronomy before delving into the lives of William Herschel, his sister Caroline Herschel, and his son John Herschel. The book covers their discoveries, including the discovery of Uranus, the construction of telescopes, and the study of nebulae. The book also explores the Herschels' impact on modern astronomy, including their influence on the development of astrophysics and the use of photography in astronomy. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the Herschels' contributions to astronomy and their lasting legacy in the field. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy, the Herschel family, or the development of modern astronomy.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.