Bibliographic Information

New astronomy

Johannes Kepler ; translated by William H. Donahue

Cambridge University Press, 1992

  • : hardback

Other Title

Astronomia nova

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Note

Translation of: Astronomia nova, 1609

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This translation of Johannes Kepler's "New Astronomy", written in 1609, sweeps aside the deductive geometrical approach to astronomy used since ancient times; rejects the uniform circular motions previously used; and attempts to use accurate observations and physical theory.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA1939535X
  • ISBN
    • 0521301319
  • LCCN
    90025494
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    lat
  • Place of Publication
    Cambridge [England] ; New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xvi, 665 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
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