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Kepler and the Laws of Planetary Motion

Kepler and the Laws of Planetary Motion

Lodge, Oliver

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralFiction AnthologiesAstronomy & Space

ISBN10: 1168649927
ISBN13: 9781168649928
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Kepler and the Laws of Planetary Motion is a book written by Sir Oliver Lodge that explores the life and work of Johannes Kepler, a 17th-century German astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Kepler's life, including his early years, education, and his struggles with poverty and illness. The book also delves into Kepler's scientific achievements, particularly his three laws of planetary motion, which revolutionized the way astronomers understood the movement of celestial bodies. Lodge explains Kepler's laws in detail, providing readers with a clear understanding of the mathematical principles behind them. In addition to discussing Kepler's scientific contributions, the book also explores his personal beliefs and the impact they had on his work. Kepler was deeply religious and believed that the universe was created according to a divine plan. Lodge examines how this worldview influenced Kepler's scientific theories and discoveries. Overall, Kepler and the Laws of Planetary Motion is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important figures in the history of astronomy. It provides readers with a deep understanding of Kepler's life, work, and legacy, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Pioneers of Science, by Sir Oliver Lodge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766135004.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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