The Story Of The Sun, Moon, And Stars
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy Agnes Giberne
Length11h 28m
About this audiobook
"The Story of the Sun, Moon, and Stars" by Agnes Giberne is an engaging introduction to astronomy, crafted to make the vast cosmos accessible to beginners without the need for complex mathematics. With a preface by Charles Pritchard, the book offers a simplified yet thorough exploration of celestial bodies, inviting readers to appreciate the scientific beauty of the universe. Giberne's narrative weaves together scientific facts with imaginative storytelling, enabling a deeper connection to the wonders of the cosmos. The book begins by challenging archaic beliefs that placed Earth at the center of the universe, presenting it instead as a small part of a vast celestial family. Through vivid descriptions and relatable analogies, Giberne takes readers on a journey through the Solar System, explaining the structure and dynamics that govern celestial motions. She highlights how stars, including our sun, are luminous suns themselves, while planets shine by reflecting sunlight, fostering a sense of wonder about the intricate workings of the cosmos. Giberne delves into the formation of Earth and other celestial bodies, illustrating how gaseous nebulas condense and rotate to form planets. She explains the laws of attraction and motion, using Saturn's rings as an example, and explores humanity's historical fascination with the sun, detailing its immense size and distance from Earth. The book also covers early observations of sunspots and the sun's rotation, reflecting humanity's enduring quest to understand the universe. The focus shifts to Jupiter, examining its atmospheric conditions, striking cloud bands, and powerful winds. Giberne speculates on Jupiter's internal nature and contemplates the potential for life on its moons. She describes the moons' characteristics, their orbital periods, and the unique astronomical phenomena they create, inviting readers to reconsider their understanding of celestial bodies and their roles in the cosmos. The narrative blends scientific observation with a sense of wonder, highlighting the complex interactions between Jupiter and its satellites. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (11)
Includes Amazon
GenreScience and Nature
Length11 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 14, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE STORY OF THE SUN, MOON, AND STARS
20CHAPTER XIX.
2CHAPTER I.
21CHAPTER XX.
3CHAPTER II
22CHAPTER XXI.
4CHAPTER III.
23CHAPTER XXII.
5CHAPTER IV.
24CHAPTER XXIII.
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6CHAPTER V.
25CHAPTER XXIV.
7CHAPTER VI.
26CHAPTER XXV.
8CHAPTER VII.
27CHAPTER XXVI.
9CHAPTER VIII.
28CHAPTER XXVII.
10CHAPTER IX.
29CHAPTER XXVIII.
11CHAPTER X.
30CHAPTER XXIX.
12CHAPTER XI.
31CHAPTER XXX.
13CHAPTER XII.
32CHAPTER XXXI.
14CHAPTER XIII.
33CHAPTER XXXII.
15CHAPTER XIV.
34CHAPTER XXXIII.
16CHAPTER XV.
35CHAPTER XXXIII.
17CHAPTER XVI.
36CHAPTER XXXV.
18CHAPTER XVII.
37Miss Devereux, Spinster
19CHAPTER XVIII.
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