Ferguson’s Astronomy, Explained Upon Sir Isaac Newton’s Principles, With Notes And Suppl. Chapters By D. Brewster. [with] Plates

First published in the mid-18th century, ’Ferguson’s Astronomy’ is a classic work of scientific inquiry that helped popularize the groundbreaking ideas of Sir Isaac Newton. Written by James Ferguson, a self-taught astronomer and instrument maker, this book offers a detailed account of the principles of modern astronomy, as well as the technological innovations that made these discoveries possible. With its clear prose and wealth of illustrations, Ferguson’s work remains a landmark achievement in the history of science.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.