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"History of Astronomy" by George Forbes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to trace the evolution of astronomical thought from primitive times to the modern understanding of the cosmos. It covers important figures in the development of astronomy, including ancient astrologers, early mathematicians, and key scientists from the Renaissance onwards. At the start of the book, the author reflects on the early human understanding of astronomy, outlining how ancient civilizations recorded celestial phenomena as part of their attempts to predict earthly events. In the first chapter, Forbes discusses primitive astronomy and astrology, highlighting how early humans observed the seasons and celestial bodies' movements to develop rudimentary scientific notation. He emphasizes the importance of these ancient astronomers' observations, noting that despite their sometimes misguided beliefs, they laid the groundwork for future astronomical understanding. This ope

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1. PRIMITIVE ASTRONOMY AND ASTROLOGY
2. ANCIENT ASTRONOMY—CHINESE AND CHALDÆANS
3. ANCIENT GREEK ASTRONOMY
4. THE REIGN OF EPICYCLES—FROM PTOLEMY TO COPERNICUS

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