Irish astronomer Robert Stawell Ball was born #OTD in 1840.
He is best known for his work in astronomy and his ability to popularize complex scientific concepts for the general public. Notable works include "The Story of the Heavens" (1885), "Star-Land" (1889), "The Story of the Sun" (1893), and "Great Astronomers" (1895). Ball also contributed to the science of kinematics by delineating the screw displacement.
Books by Robert Stawell Ball at PG:
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