Epitome of Copernican Astronomy and Harmonies of the World
$32.26
- Paperback
254 pages
- Release Date
31 October 1995
Summary
The brilliant German mathematician Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), one of the founders of modern astronomy, revolutionized the Copernican heliocentric theory of the universe with his three laws of motion: that the planets move not in circular but elliptical orbits, that their speed is greatest when nearest the sun, and that the sun and planets form an integrated system.
This volume contains two of his most important works:
- “The Epitome of Copernican Astronomy”
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781573920360 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1573920363 |
| Author: | Johannes Kepler |
| Publisher: | Prometheus Books |
| Imprint: | Prometheus Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 254 |
| Release Date: | 31 October 1995 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 13mm |
| Series: | Great Minds Series |
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Johannes Kepler
Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), one of the founders of modern astronomy, revolutionized the Copernican heliocentric theory of the universe with his three laws of motion: that the planets move not in circular but elliptical orbits, that their speed is the greatest when nearest the sun, and that the sun and planets form an integrated system. Kepler is the author of Epitome of Copernican Astronomy, Harmony of the Worlds, and On the Six-Cornered Snowflake.
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