Written by Robert S. Ball

The Story of the Heavens

by Robert S. Ball

The Story of the Heavens" is the title of our book. We have indeed a wondrous story to narrate; and could we tell it adequately it would prove of boundless interest and of exquisite beauty. It leads to the contemplation of grand phenomena in nature and great achievements of human genius.The history of Astronomy is, in one respect, only too like man..

Time and Tide - A Romance of the Moon

by Robert S. Ball

Time and Tide: A Romance of the Moon is an astronomical lecture by Robert S. Ball. Preface of the Author:Having been honoured once again with a request that I should lecture before the London Institution, I chose for my subject the Theory of Tidal Evolution. The kind reception which these lectures received has led to their publication in the p..