This book by Scottish philosopher and astronomer Thomas Dick explores the wonders of the universe and its significance for philosophy and theology. Drawing on the latest scientific discoveries and theological traditions, Dick provides a panoramic view of the heavens, from the stars and planets to the galaxies and beyond. With its inspiring vision of the cosmos, The Sidereal Heavens is a timeless masterpiece of popular science writing. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.