James Nasmyth, James Carpenter

The Moon (eBook, ePUB)

Considered as a planet, a world, and a satellite.

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Moon: Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite by James Nasmyth and James Carpenter is a pioneering 19th-century scientific work that offers a comprehensive exploration of Earth's only natural satellite. First published in 1874, the book stands as a landmark in lunar studies, blending meticulous observation, scientific analysis, and innovative illustration. Nasmyth, an engineer and inventor, and Carpenter, an astronomer, combine their expertise to present the Moon not merely as a distant object in the sky, but as a dynamic world with its own geological history and physical characteristics. The book is divided into three main sections, each examining the Moon from a different perspective. As a planet, the authors discuss the Moon's size, mass, and orbit, comparing it to other bodies in the solar system and considering its place in the cosmic order. As a world, they delve into the Moon's surface features-its mountains, craters, valleys, and plains-drawing on telescopic observations and the latest scientific theories of their time. The authors are particularly renowned for their use of detailed plaster models, which they photographed under controlled lighting to simulate lunar conditions, resulting in some of the most accurate and evocative images of the Moon available before the space age. As a satellite, the book explores the Moon's relationship with Earth, including its phases, eclipses, tidal effects, and the mechanics of its orbit. Nasmyth and Carpenter also speculate on the Moon's origin and evolution, offering early hypotheses about its formation and the processes that shaped its surface. Throughout, the text is accessible yet authoritative, aiming to engage both the scientific community and the general reader. Richly illustrated with engravings and photographs, The Moon: Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite captures the wonder and mystery of lunar science in the Victorian era. It remains a testament to human curiosity and ingenuity, reflecting the spirit of discovery that continues to drive our exploration of the cosmos.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Science & Technology Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9782528115008
• Artikelnr.: 76335956

Autorenporträt

James Hall Nasmyth was a Scottish engineer, philosopher, artist, and inventor who is best known for developing the steam hammer. He was a co-founder of Nasmyth, Gaskell and Company, which manufactured machine tools. He retired at the age of 48 and relocated to Penshurst, Kent, where he pursued his passions of astronomy and photography. Nasmyth was born at 47 York Place in Edinburgh, where his father, Alexander Nasmyth, painted landscapes and portraits. Alexander's hobby was mechanics, and he spent almost all of his free time in his workshop, where he encouraged his youngest son to work alongside him on various materials. From 1821 until 1826, Nasmyth attended the Edinburgh School of Arts (now Heriot-Watt University), making him one of the institution's inaugural students. In 1828, he created a complete steam carriage capable of traveling a mile with eight passengers. This feat fueled his desire to be a mechanical engineer. He had heard about Henry Maudslay's business and resolved to work there; but, his father could not afford to hire him as an apprentice. Nasmyth intended to demonstrate his abilities to Maudslay by building a complete functional model of a high-pressure steam engine, with the working plans and components.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. On the cosmical origin of the planets of the solar system
2. The generation of cosmical heat
3. The subsequent cooling of the igneous body
4. The form, magnitude, weight, and density of the lunar globe
5. On the existence or non-existence of a lunar atmosphere
6. The general aspect of the lunar surface
7. Topography of the moon
8. On lunar craters
9. On the great ring-formations not manifestly volcanic
10. Peaks and mountain ranges
11. Cracks and radiating streaks
12. Colour and brightness of lunar details: chronology of formations, and finality of existing features
13. The moon as a world: day and night upon its surface
14. The moon as a satellite: its relation to the earth and man
15 Concluding summary.