Kepler and the Universe: How One Man Revolutionized Astronomy
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (852 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1633881067 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 255 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Benjamin Rumson said good biographical history read. Well researched, good read. "A highly readable piece of astronomic history" according to Tony Deyes. Despite its somewhat “cosmic” title, this is a very down-to-earth and readable account of one of astronomy’s most important figures. Both the experienced astronomer and the astronomical historian, as well as the layman, will find much of interest in the clear explanations of astronomical discoveries (Chapter A highly readable piece of astronomic history Tony Deyes Despite its somewhat “cosmic” title, this is a very down-to-earth and readable account of one of astronomy’s most important figures. Both the experienced astronomer and the astronomical historian, as well as the layman, will find much of interest in the clear explanations of astronomical discoveries (Chapter 4 is a good example) as well as the more personal details of Kepler's somewhat torture. is a good example) as well as the more personal details of Kepler's somewhat torture. "This is a piece of history that I did not" according to Mark D. Weiner. This is a piece of history that I did not know. War and persecution due to "political correctness." Kepler and Galileo were courageous men to discover and stand for truth. The "political correctness" persecution is easier to see after This is a piece of history that I did not This is a piece of history that I did not know. War and persecution due to "political correctness." Kepler and Galileo were courageous men to discover and stand for truth. The "political correctness" persecution is easier to see after 300 plus years.. 00 plus years.
A contemporary of Galileo and a forerunner of Isaac Newton, Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) was a pioneering German scientist and a pivotal figure in the history of astronomy. His mother narrowly escaped death when she was accused of being a witch.Intermingling historical and personal details of Kepler's life with lucid explanations of his scientific research, this book presents a sympathetic portrait of the man and underscores the critical importance of Kepler's discoveries in the history of astronomy.. His first wife died young, and eight of the twelve children he fathered succumbed to disease in infancy or childhood. And his three laws of planetary motion are still used by contemporary astronomers and space scientists. The author focuses not just on these and other momentous breakthr
Biographical details are enhanced by many of the author’s own photographs. Highly recommended.” —Chris Lintott, professor of astrophysics, University of Oxford, and presenter of the BBC’s The Sky at Night"David Love’s book goes far beyond the well-known facts about Kepler’s life and works. It would be difficult to find as authoritative a book on Kepler as this, and one which I highly recommend.” —Ian Morison, emeritus professor of astronomy, Gresham College . He has also done his homework: historical accounts are carefully referenced, and there are informative summaries of some of Kepler’s major works. John’s College, Santa Fe
After a career as an accountant at British Telecom, he took early voluntary retirement to pursue his scientific interests and writing. Love is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society and holds a BSc honors degree in astronomy from University College London. He lectures frequently on the history of astronomy and on the origins and evolution of our universe. . David K