1. "A Treatise on Astronomy" by John Frederick William Herschel
Astronomer and philosopher Sir John Herschel (1792-1871), the son of William
and the nephew of Caroline, published his 1833 Treatise on Astronomy in the
'Cabinet Cyclopaedia' series of which the first volume had been his enormously
successful Preliminary Discourse on the Study of Natural Philosophy. He is
regarded as the founder of the philosophy of science, and made contributions
in many fields including mathematics, the newly discovered process of
photography, and the botany of southern Africa, which he studied while making
astronomical observations of the southern hemisphere, and where he was visited
by Darwin and Fitzroy on the Beagle voyage. It was however as the natural
successor to his father's astronomical studies that he is best remembered,
and this book, which is written for the interested lay person, places strong
emphasis on the importance of accurate observation and on avoiding
preconceptions or hypotheses not based on such observation.
2. "Eye Wonder: Space" by Carole Stott
Open your eyes to a world of discovery. Travel from Earth to the ends of the
known universe. Space is a colorful first guide to astronomy packed with facts
about space exploration, the solar system, planets, stars, galaxies, and much
more. Dramatic, atmospheric photography provides a wealth of visual information.
Packed with facts and written in an accessible style, Eye Wonders are the
perfect educational start for young children. A groundbreaking reference series
specially developed for younger children aged five plus. In a stunning style
departure for DK, wonderful photography shows subjects within their natural
setting, offering a whole new level of information through powerful images.
Vocabulary is accessible to children aged five plus, with the meanings of new,
subject-related words clearly explained. The series provides an excellent
knowledge base on the natural world for children starting to learn.
The combination of breathtaking visuals and informative, accurate text will
hook even those children who usually avoid books.
3. "The Big Bang : What It Is, Where It Came From and Why It Works" by Karen Fox
This compelling book describes how the Big Bang theory arose, how it has evolved,
and why it is the best theory so far to explain the current state of the universe.
In addition to understanding the birth of the cosmos, readers will learn how the
theory stands up to challenges and what it fails to explain. Karen Fox provides
clear answers to some of the hardest questions including: Why was the Big Bang
theory accepted to begin with? Will the Big Bang theory last into the next
century or even the next decade? Is the theory at odds with new scientific
findings? One of the most well-known theories in modern science, the Big Bang
is the most accurate model yet devised in humanity's tireless serach for the
ultimate moment of creation. The Big Bang Theory is the first title in a planned
series on the major theories of modern science.
4. "The Mysterious Universe" by Sir James Hopwood Jeans
Originating from the Rede Lecture delivered at the University of Cambridge in
November 1930, this book is based upon the conviction that the teachings and
findings of astronomy and physical science are destined to produce an immense
change on our outlook on the universe as a whole, and on views about the
significance of human life. The author contends that the questions at issue
are ultimately one for philosophical discussion, but that before philosophers
can speak, science should present ascertained facts and provisional hypotheses.
The book is therefore written with these thoughts in mind while broadly
presenting the fundamental physical ideas and findings relevant for a wider
philosophical inquiry.
5. "The Road to Galaxy Formation" by W.C. Keel
The formation of galaxies is one of the greatest puzzles in astronomy,
the solution is shrouded in the depths of space and time, but has profound
implications for the universe we observe today. This book discusses the
beginnings of the process from cosmological observations and calculations.
It examines the different theories of galaxy formation and shows where each
theory either succeeds or fails in explaining what we actually observe.
In addition, the book looks ahead to what we may expect to uncover about the
epoch of galaxy formation from the new and upcoming generations of telescopes
and technology.
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