King Edward VI's Defence of Astronomy
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Description: Article by Heather Hobden on this historic document which shows the understanding of astronomy in the mid 16th century. Edward had his own astronomical instruments which are described.
King Edward VI's Defence of Astronomy size>color>color> Harrison's scientific work. King Edward VI's Defence of Astronomy Any writing on astronomy of more than 400 years ago is of some interest, and when the author is a person of historical notability that interest is increased. Thus the Defence of Astronomy by Edward VI has a particular fascination for us, not only for its content - for it is a competent account of the value seen in astronomy at that time - but also for the circumstances in which it was written.
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