Man’s Place in the Universe: A Study of the Results of Scientific Research in Relation to the Unity or Plurality of Worlds
Man’s Place in the Universe: A Study of the Results of Scientific Research in Relation to the Unity or Plurality of Worlds, Third Edition, by Alfred R. Wallace LL.D., D.C.L., F.R.S., etc.
‘O, glittering host! O, golden line!
I would I had an angel’s ken,
Your deepest secrets to divine,
And read your mysteries to men.’
CONTENTS
Introduction
Preface
Chapter 1. Early Ideas as to the Universe and Its Relation to Man
Chapter 2. Modern Ideas as to Man’s Relation to the Universe
Chapter 3. The New Astronomy
Measurement of Motion in the Line of Sight
Invisible Stars and Imperceptible Motions
The Nebulæ
Photographic Astronomy
Chapter 4. The Distribution of the Stars
The Milky Way
A Description of the Milky Way
The Stars in Relation to the Milky Way
Clusters and Nebulæ in Relation to the Galaxy
Chapter 5. Distance of the Stars--The Sun’s Motion Through Space
What Is a Million?
Measurement of Stellar Distances
The Sun’s Movement through Space
Some Numerical Results of the Above Measurements
The Probable Size of the Stars
Chapter 6. The Unity and Evolution of the Star System
The Unity of the Stellar Universe
The Evolution of the Stellar Universe
The Sun a Typical Star
What Surrounds the Sun
The Nebular and Meteoritic Hypotheses
The Meteoritic Nature of the Nebulæ
Dr. Roberts on Spiral Nebulæ
A Suggestion as to the Formation of Spiral Nebulæ
The Evolution of Double Stars
Clusters of Stars and Variables
The Evolution of the Stars
Chapter 7. Are the Stars Infinite in Number?
Are the Stars Infinite in Number?
Telescopic Evidence as to the Limits of the Star System
The Law of Diminishing Numbers of Stars
The Light Ratio as Indicating the Number of Faint Stars
Chapter 8. Our Relation to the Milky Way
The Milky Way a Great Circle
The Form of the Milky Way and Our Position on Its Plane
The Solar Cluster
The Sun’s Motion through Space
Chapter 9. The Uniformity of Matter and Its Laws Throughout the Stellar Universe
The Uniformity of Matter
Chapter 10. The Essential Characters of the Living Organism
Chapter 11. The Physical Conditions Essential for Organic Life
Small Range of Temperature Required For Growth and Development
The Necessity of Solar Light
Water a First Essential of Organic Life
The Atmosphere Must Be of Sufficient Density and Composed of Suitable Gases
The Gases of the Atmosphere
Aqueous Vapour in the Atmosphere
The Alternation of Day and Night
Chapter 12. The Earth in Its Relation to the Development and Maintenance of Life
The Obliquity of the Ecliptic
Persistence of Mild Climates through Geologic Time
Water, Its Amount and Distribution on the Earth
How Ocean Depths Were Produced
Water as an Equaliser of Temperature
Chapter 13. The Earth in Relation to Life: Atmospheric Conditions
Clouds, Their Importance and Their Causes
Clouds and Rain Depend Upon Atmospheric Dust
Atmospheric Electricity
Chapter 14. The Earth Is the Only Habitable Planet in the Solar System
Mass of a Planet and Its Atmosphere
Habitability of Other Planets
A Small and Definite Range of Temperature
The Argument from Extreme Conditions on the Earth
The Great Planets All Uninhabitable
A Last Argument for Habitability of the Planets
Limitation of the Sun’s Heat
Chapter 15. The Stars--Have They Planetary Systems? Are They Beneficial to Us?
Double and Multiple Star Systems
Are the Stars Beneficial to Us?
Chapter 16. Stability of the Star-System: Importance of Our Central Position: Summary and Conclusion
Uniform Heat-Supply Due to Central Position
Summary of Argument
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‘O, glittering host! O, golden line!
I would I had an angel’s ken,
Your deepest secrets to divine,
And read your mysteries to men.’
CONTENTS
Introduction
Preface
Chapter 1. Early Ideas as to the Universe and Its Relation to Man
Chapter 2. Modern Ideas as to Man’s Relation to the Universe
Chapter 3. The New Astronomy
Measurement of Motion in the Line of Sight
Invisible Stars and Imperceptible Motions
The Nebulæ
Photographic Astronomy
Chapter 4. The Distribution of the Stars
The Milky Way
A Description of the Milky Way
The Stars in Relation to the Milky Way
Clusters and Nebulæ in Relation to the Galaxy
Chapter 5. Distance of the Stars--The Sun’s Motion Through Space
What Is a Million?
Measurement of Stellar Distances
The Sun’s Movement through Space
Some Numerical Results of the Above Measurements
The Probable Size of the Stars
Chapter 6. The Unity and Evolution of the Star System
The Unity of the Stellar Universe
The Evolution of the Stellar Universe
The Sun a Typical Star
What Surrounds the Sun
The Nebular and Meteoritic Hypotheses
The Meteoritic Nature of the Nebulæ
Dr. Roberts on Spiral Nebulæ
A Suggestion as to the Formation of Spiral Nebulæ
The Evolution of Double Stars
Clusters of Stars and Variables
The Evolution of the Stars
Chapter 7. Are the Stars Infinite in Number?
Are the Stars Infinite in Number?
Telescopic Evidence as to the Limits of the Star System
The Law of Diminishing Numbers of Stars
The Light Ratio as Indicating the Number of Faint Stars
Chapter 8. Our Relation to the Milky Way
The Milky Way a Great Circle
The Form of the Milky Way and Our Position on Its Plane
The Solar Cluster
The Sun’s Motion through Space
Chapter 9. The Uniformity of Matter and Its Laws Throughout the Stellar Universe
The Uniformity of Matter
Chapter 10. The Essential Characters of the Living Organism
Chapter 11. The Physical Conditions Essential for Organic Life
Small Range of Temperature Required For Growth and Development
The Necessity of Solar Light
Water a First Essential of Organic Life
The Atmosphere Must Be of Sufficient Density and Composed of Suitable Gases
The Gases of the Atmosphere
Aqueous Vapour in the Atmosphere
The Alternation of Day and Night
Chapter 12. The Earth in Its Relation to the Development and Maintenance of Life
The Obliquity of the Ecliptic
Persistence of Mild Climates through Geologic Time
Water, Its Amount and Distribution on the Earth
How Ocean Depths Were Produced
Water as an Equaliser of Temperature
Chapter 13. The Earth in Relation to Life: Atmospheric Conditions
Clouds, Their Importance and Their Causes
Clouds and Rain Depend Upon Atmospheric Dust
Atmospheric Electricity
Chapter 14. The Earth Is the Only Habitable Planet in the Solar System
Mass of a Planet and Its Atmosphere
Habitability of Other Planets
A Small and Definite Range of Temperature
The Argument from Extreme Conditions on the Earth
The Great Planets All Uninhabitable
A Last Argument for Habitability of the Planets
Limitation of the Sun’s Heat
Chapter 15. The Stars--Have They Planetary Systems? Are They Beneficial to Us?
Double and Multiple Star Systems
Are the Stars Beneficial to Us?
Chapter 16. Stability of the Star-System: Importance of Our Central Position: Summary and Conclusion
Uniform Heat-Supply Due to Central Position
Summary of Argument
Man’s Place in the Universe: A Study of the Results of Scientific Research in Relation to the Unity or Plurality of Worlds
Man’s Place in the Universe: A Study of the Results of Scientific Research in Relation to the Unity or Plurality of Worlds, Third Edition, by Alfred R. Wallace LL.D., D.C.L., F.R.S., etc.
‘O, glittering host! O, golden line!
I would I had an angel’s ken,
Your deepest secrets to divine,
And read your mysteries to men.’
CONTENTS
Introduction
Preface
Chapter 1. Early Ideas as to the Universe and Its Relation to Man
Chapter 2. Modern Ideas as to Man’s Relation to the Universe
Chapter 3. The New Astronomy
Measurement of Motion in the Line of Sight
Invisible Stars and Imperceptible Motions
The Nebulæ
Photographic Astronomy
Chapter 4. The Distribution of the Stars
The Milky Way
A Description of the Milky Way
The Stars in Relation to the Milky Way
Clusters and Nebulæ in Relation to the Galaxy
Chapter 5. Distance of the Stars--The Sun’s Motion Through Space
What Is a Million?
Measurement of Stellar Distances
The Sun’s Movement through Space
Some Numerical Results of the Above Measurements
The Probable Size of the Stars
Chapter 6. The Unity and Evolution of the Star System
The Unity of the Stellar Universe
The Evolution of the Stellar Universe
The Sun a Typical Star
What Surrounds the Sun
The Nebular and Meteoritic Hypotheses
The Meteoritic Nature of the Nebulæ
Dr. Roberts on Spiral Nebulæ
A Suggestion as to the Formation of Spiral Nebulæ
The Evolution of Double Stars
Clusters of Stars and Variables
The Evolution of the Stars
Chapter 7. Are the Stars Infinite in Number?
Are the Stars Infinite in Number?
Telescopic Evidence as to the Limits of the Star System
The Law of Diminishing Numbers of Stars
The Light Ratio as Indicating the Number of Faint Stars
Chapter 8. Our Relation to the Milky Way
The Milky Way a Great Circle
The Form of the Milky Way and Our Position on Its Plane
The Solar Cluster
The Sun’s Motion through Space
Chapter 9. The Uniformity of Matter and Its Laws Throughout the Stellar Universe
The Uniformity of Matter
Chapter 10. The Essential Characters of the Living Organism
Chapter 11. The Physical Conditions Essential for Organic Life
Small Range of Temperature Required For Growth and Development
The Necessity of Solar Light
Water a First Essential of Organic Life
The Atmosphere Must Be of Sufficient Density and Composed of Suitable Gases
The Gases of the Atmosphere
Aqueous Vapour in the Atmosphere
The Alternation of Day and Night
Chapter 12. The Earth in Its Relation to the Development and Maintenance of Life
The Obliquity of the Ecliptic
Persistence of Mild Climates through Geologic Time
Water, Its Amount and Distribution on the Earth
How Ocean Depths Were Produced
Water as an Equaliser of Temperature
Chapter 13. The Earth in Relation to Life: Atmospheric Conditions
Clouds, Their Importance and Their Causes
Clouds and Rain Depend Upon Atmospheric Dust
Atmospheric Electricity
Chapter 14. The Earth Is the Only Habitable Planet in the Solar System
Mass of a Planet and Its Atmosphere
Habitability of Other Planets
A Small and Definite Range of Temperature
The Argument from Extreme Conditions on the Earth
The Great Planets All Uninhabitable
A Last Argument for Habitability of the Planets
Limitation of the Sun’s Heat
Chapter 15. The Stars--Have They Planetary Systems? Are They Beneficial to Us?
Double and Multiple Star Systems
Are the Stars Beneficial to Us?
Chapter 16. Stability of the Star-System: Importance of Our Central Position: Summary and Conclusion
Uniform Heat-Supply Due to Central Position
Summary of Argument
‘O, glittering host! O, golden line!
I would I had an angel’s ken,
Your deepest secrets to divine,
And read your mysteries to men.’
CONTENTS
Introduction
Preface
Chapter 1. Early Ideas as to the Universe and Its Relation to Man
Chapter 2. Modern Ideas as to Man’s Relation to the Universe
Chapter 3. The New Astronomy
Measurement of Motion in the Line of Sight
Invisible Stars and Imperceptible Motions
The Nebulæ
Photographic Astronomy
Chapter 4. The Distribution of the Stars
The Milky Way
A Description of the Milky Way
The Stars in Relation to the Milky Way
Clusters and Nebulæ in Relation to the Galaxy
Chapter 5. Distance of the Stars--The Sun’s Motion Through Space
What Is a Million?
Measurement of Stellar Distances
The Sun’s Movement through Space
Some Numerical Results of the Above Measurements
The Probable Size of the Stars
Chapter 6. The Unity and Evolution of the Star System
The Unity of the Stellar Universe
The Evolution of the Stellar Universe
The Sun a Typical Star
What Surrounds the Sun
The Nebular and Meteoritic Hypotheses
The Meteoritic Nature of the Nebulæ
Dr. Roberts on Spiral Nebulæ
A Suggestion as to the Formation of Spiral Nebulæ
The Evolution of Double Stars
Clusters of Stars and Variables
The Evolution of the Stars
Chapter 7. Are the Stars Infinite in Number?
Are the Stars Infinite in Number?
Telescopic Evidence as to the Limits of the Star System
The Law of Diminishing Numbers of Stars
The Light Ratio as Indicating the Number of Faint Stars
Chapter 8. Our Relation to the Milky Way
The Milky Way a Great Circle
The Form of the Milky Way and Our Position on Its Plane
The Solar Cluster
The Sun’s Motion through Space
Chapter 9. The Uniformity of Matter and Its Laws Throughout the Stellar Universe
The Uniformity of Matter
Chapter 10. The Essential Characters of the Living Organism
Chapter 11. The Physical Conditions Essential for Organic Life
Small Range of Temperature Required For Growth and Development
The Necessity of Solar Light
Water a First Essential of Organic Life
The Atmosphere Must Be of Sufficient Density and Composed of Suitable Gases
The Gases of the Atmosphere
Aqueous Vapour in the Atmosphere
The Alternation of Day and Night
Chapter 12. The Earth in Its Relation to the Development and Maintenance of Life
The Obliquity of the Ecliptic
Persistence of Mild Climates through Geologic Time
Water, Its Amount and Distribution on the Earth
How Ocean Depths Were Produced
Water as an Equaliser of Temperature
Chapter 13. The Earth in Relation to Life: Atmospheric Conditions
Clouds, Their Importance and Their Causes
Clouds and Rain Depend Upon Atmospheric Dust
Atmospheric Electricity
Chapter 14. The Earth Is the Only Habitable Planet in the Solar System
Mass of a Planet and Its Atmosphere
Habitability of Other Planets
A Small and Definite Range of Temperature
The Argument from Extreme Conditions on the Earth
The Great Planets All Uninhabitable
A Last Argument for Habitability of the Planets
Limitation of the Sun’s Heat
Chapter 15. The Stars--Have They Planetary Systems? Are They Beneficial to Us?
Double and Multiple Star Systems
Are the Stars Beneficial to Us?
Chapter 16. Stability of the Star-System: Importance of Our Central Position: Summary and Conclusion
Uniform Heat-Supply Due to Central Position
Summary of Argument
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| BN ID: | 2940014772822 |
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| Publisher: | Denise Henry |
| Publication date: | 06/06/2012 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
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