Copernicus (1938) presents an account of the astronomer Copernicus, and of the historic book in which he laid the foundations of the heliocentric theory of the planetary motions. The book is of great interest to students of the history of astronomy, and those interested in Copernicus as one of the makers of modern thought.

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Copernicus (1938) presents an account of the astronomer Copernicus, and of the historic book in which he laid the foundations of the heliocentric theory of the planetary motions. The book is of great interest to students of the history of astronomy, and those interested in Copernicus as one of the makers of modern thought.

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1. Planetary Theories before Copernicus 2. The Life Story of Copernicus 3. The Mobility of the Earth 4. The Copernican System: Theory of the Earth’s Motion 5. Theory of the Moon’s Motion 6. Theory of the Planetary Motions

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ISBN
9781041008323
Publisert
2025-05-01
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Vekt
510 gr
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
178 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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Antall sider
184

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