The Earth's Beginning by Robert S. Ball
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| Author | Ball, Robert S. (Robert Stawell), 1840-1913 |
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| Title | The Earth's Beginning |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Introduction -- The problem stated -- The fire-mist -- Nebulæ: apparent and real -- The heat of the sun -- How the sun's heat is maintained -- The history of the sun -- The earth's beginning -- Earthquakes and volcanoes -- Spiral and planetary nebulæ -- The unerring guide -- The evolution of the solar system -- The unity of material in the heavens and the earth -- The first concord -- The second concord -- The third concord -- Objections to the nebular theory -- The beginning of the nebula -- Concluding chapter -- Appendices. |
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| Summary | "The Earth's Beginning" by Robert S. Ball is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the origins of the Earth and the solar system, delving into topics such as the Nebular Theory and the evolution of celestial bodies. It aims to unravel the processes that led to the formation of the sun, planets, and other phenomena within our solar system, integrating developments from contemporary astronomical research. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the grandeur of the subject matter, emphasizing how the evolution of the solar system transcends human affairs in terms of time and significance. Ball discusses the Nebular Theory, which posits that the solar system emerged from a vast collapsing nebula, and highlights its relevance to understanding solar and planetary formation. He outlines how contemporary scientific advancements have offered new insights into the heat of the sun and the long periods required for the evolution of celestial bodies, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of the processes that have shaped our world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Krakatoa (Indonesia) |
| Subject | Nebular hypothesis |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59080 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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