9781334033735 - Notes on the Nebular Theory in Relation to Stellar, Solar, Planetary, Cometary, and Geological Phenomena (Classic Reprint) di Stanley, William Ford (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. In this weighty tome, the author explores the speculative Nebular Theory, a cosmological hypothesis that traces the origins of celestial bodies within our universe to a primordial gaseous or nebulous state. Over time, as this nebulous matter condensed through gravitational forcesâ"or cooled from an intensely heated, electrically excited stateâ"luminous nebulae were formed and eventually coalesced into stars and other cosmic bodies. The book investigates the evolution of this theory from its roots in ancient ideas up to its development by eminent scientists like Descartes, Kant, Laplace, and Helmholtz. Delving into the hypothetical conditions that may have been present during the formation of stars and planets within our own solar system, the book explores a range of topics, including the potential role of discrete matter in cosmic formations, the conditions necessary for the emergence of life-sustaining planets, and the vast amount of geological time that may have elapsed during the process of planetary formation. Through its in-depth analysis and thought-provoking insights, this book offers a captivating exploration of the origins and evolution of celestial bodies and invites readers to ponder the profound implications of the Nebular Theory for our understanding of the universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.