Publisher's Synopsis
The Dawn of Astronomy by J. Norman Lockyer is a comprehensive study of the history of astronomy from ancient times to the 19th century. The book explores the evolution of astronomical knowledge and the development of scientific methods for studying the stars and planets. Lockyer discusses the contributions of ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Greeks, as well as the advancements made during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods. The author also delves into the scientific discoveries of notable astronomers such as Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in the history of astronomy. Overall, The Dawn of Astronomy offers a fascinating look at the evolution of human understanding of the cosmos.A Study of the Temple-Worship and Mythology of the Ancient Egyptians; Contents: The Worship of the Sun and the Dawn; First Glimpses of Egyptian Astronomy; Astronomical Basis of the Egyptian Pantheon; Two Horizons; Yearly Path of the sun-God; Probable Hor-Shesu Worship; Methods of Determining the Orientation of Temples; Earliest Solar Shrines in Egypt; Other Similar Shrines Elsewhere; Solar Temple of Amen-Ra at Karnak; Age of the Temple of Amen-Ra at Karnak; Stars�������Their Risings and Settings; Egyptian Heavens�������Zodiacs of Denderah; Circumpolar Constellations: The Myth of Horus; Temples Directed to the Stars; Further Inquiries with Regard to the Stellar Temples; Building Inscriptions; Star Temples at Karnak; Personification of Stars�������Temple of Isis at Denderah; Temple of Hathor at Denderah; Star-Cults; Egyptian Year and the Nile; Years of 360 and 365 Days; Vague and the Sirian Years; Sothic Cycle and the Use made of it; Calendar and its Revision; Fixed Year and Festival Calendars; Mythology of Isis and Osiris; Temple-Stars; History of Sun-Worship at Annu and Thebes; Early Temple and Great Pyramid Builders; Cult of Northern as Opposed to Southern Stars; Origin of Egyptian Astronomy�������Northern Schools; General Conclusions as to the North and South Races; Egyptian and Babylonian Ecliptic Constellations; Influence of Egypt Upon Temple-Orientation in Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
