This textbook is an attempt to present fundamental world relations and their simple derivatives in such form that they may be conceived as an entirety in a system of coordinated principles through geography and astronomy. Chapter I presents an introduction. Chapter II presents a psychological and a pedagogical view. Chapters III and IV present…

Copernicus remains the symbol of the scientist who felt responsibility for the possible conquences of his discoveries and who valued free thought and scientific truth. (Author)

The problem of the origin is inextricably interwoven with such matters as the origin of the universe, the structure and evolution of galaxies, stars and other astronomical objects, and with nuclear physics. (Author/DF)

A biography of Copernicus emphasizing his argument for a heliocentric model of the solar system is presented. (DF)

A conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter which occurred in 7 B. C. is proposed as a possible explanation for the Christmas star. (CP)

The development of modern theoretical cosmology is presented and some questionable assumptions of orthodox cosmology are pointed out. Suggests that recent observations indicate that hierarchical clustering is a basic factor in cosmology. The implications of hierarchical models of the universe are considered. Bibliography. (LC)