De Wonderbouw der Wereld : De Grondslagen van Ons Sterrekundig Wereldbeeld Populair Uiteengezet

A gentle guide through the night sky, this work invites listeners to rediscover the wonder that has fascinated humanity since the earliest days. It begins by describing the most familiar celestial rhythms—day and night, the turning of the seasons, and the glittering constellations that once served as maps for travelers. By linking ancient myths with the rise of modern astronomy, it shows how our ancestors first interpreted the heavens and how scientific insight has transformed those stories.

From there the book moves into clear explanations of the Earth’s shape, its rotation, and the atmosphere that envelopes it, before turning its gaze outward to the planets and their motions. Simple experiments, vivid illustrations, and historic anecdotes bring concepts such as gravity, planetary orbits, and the laws governing celestial bodies within reach. Listeners will come away with a solid grasp of the basic principles that underlie our astronomical worldview, all presented in an engaging, easy‑to‑follow style.