In his introduction to great astronomers, ball states, “the history of astronomy thus becomes inseparable from the history of the great men to whose labours its development is due.” what does ball mean by this statement? how does this statement relate to the purpose of the text?

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 - pluto

waves come crashing to grey sullen shores.

powerful and strong, it breathes and roars.

cascading and caressing each grain of sand,

a warm embrace between sea and land.

high above, a seagull soars high.

wings of purity it spreads to fly.

battling high against darkened cloud,

in a wind that blows fiercely, flying graceful and proud.

beneath, the sand is soft and warm.

sculpted by nature, it's weathered the storm.

a passionate battle between calmness and rage,

a new chapter's beginning; don't turn the last page.

i listen again to the whispering waves,

music of nature calming and brave.

its power unknown, its stillness untamed,

mysterious and magical, a treasure earth claims.

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