History of Astronomy traces humanity’s evolving understanding of the heavens, from early sky-watchers to the rise of modern scientific astronomy. George Forbes explores how observation, theory, and technology gradually transformed celestial study into a precise science. This book explains the development of astronomical instruments, the shift from Earth-centered to sun-centered models, and the contributions of major thinkers across centuries. Rather than focusing only on results, it reveals the intellectual struggles behind them—how errors were corrected and how new methods replaced old beliefs. This illustrated edition enhances Forbes’s narrative with visual context, making it suitable for readers interested in the history of science, astronomy, and intellectual progress.
