Elementary Chapters in Astronomy, From the ’traité Élémentaire D’astronomie Physique’, Ed. by H. Goodwin

'Elementary Chapters in Astronomy' offers a foundational exploration of astronomy, adapted from Jean Baptiste Biot’s renowned 'Traité Élémentaire D’astronomie Physique.' This edition, thoughtfully curated by H. Goodwin, presents a clear and accessible introduction to the fundamental principles of astronomy. It delves into celestial mechanics, the properties of stars, and the structure of the solar system, making it an ideal resource for students and enthusiasts alike.Biot’s work is celebrated for its rigorous approach and lucid explanations, bridging the gap between complex scientific theories and practical understanding. This edition retains the core insights of the original while providing a format suitable for modern learners. Discover the enduring value of classical astronomical knowledge with this essential text.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.