Question

In his introduction to Great Astronomers, Ball states, “The history of astronomy thus becomes inseparable from the history of the great men to whose labors its development is due.” What does Ball mean by this statement? How does this statement relate to the purpose of the text?

Answer 1

When Ball makes this statement, he means that the lives of the great astronomers who helped create the field of astronomy are an important part of the development of astronomy itself. The statement helps Ball to convey to the audience that the purpose of Great Astronomers is not only to relate the stories of astronomers but to explore the development of astronomy from ancient times to the nineteenth century

Answer 2

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