The universe around us
by OpenStories
Original author: James Jeans
"The Universe Around Us" by James Jeans is a science book written in 1929. This accessible introduction to modern astronomy explores the cosmos from atoms to stars, guiding readers through observational discoveries and theoretical advances. Jeans examines stellar structure, nebulae, the Milky Way, and the solar system, while investigating fundamental questions about cosmic origins and evolution. Through multiple editions spanning decades, the work chronicles remarkable astronomical progress, including the expanding universe, atomic nuclei powering stars, and the meeting of physics' largest and smallest scales.
The universe around us, by James Jeans. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #76356.
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17 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter302 words
- 2.Preface: To Second Edition325 words
- 3.Introduction: The Study of Astronomy4,374 words
- 4.Chapter I: Exploring the Sky (1)8,787 words
- 5.Chapter I: Exploring the Sky (2)8,848 words
- 6.Chapter I: Exploring the Sky (3)4,250 words
- 7.Chapter II: Exploring the Atom (1)8,911 words
- 8.Chapter II: Exploring the Atom (2)7,800 words
- 9.Chapter III: Exploring in Time (1)8,700 words
- 10.Chapter III: Exploring in Time (2)4,518 words
- 11.Chapter IV: Carving out the Universe (1)8,780 words
- 12.Chapter IV: Carving out the Universe (2)8,060 words
- 13.Chapter V: Stars (1)8,665 words
- 14.Chapter V: Stars (2)8,879 words
- 15.Chapter V: Stars (3)1,760 words
- 16.Chapter VI: Beginnings and Endings (1)8,683 words
- 17.Chapter VI: Beginnings and Endings (2)2,928 words