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| Author | : Janice Adrienne Henderson |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 238 |
| Release | : 2023-11-27 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9004622985 |
The Prutenic Tables of Erasmus Reinhold, published in 1551, were the first set of astronomical tables to use the Copernican model of the solar system. Reinhold left a detailed account of his derivation of the parameters used in these tables in his "Commentarius in opus Revolutionum Copernici". The present work is based on an analysis of this unpublished manuscript, which was rediscovered early in this century. In particular, this work analyses the geocentric distances of the sun and moon as found in Ptolemy's Almagest, in both the manuscript version and the Nuremberg edition of Copernicus' De Revolutionibus, in Reinhold's commentary on the Almagest, and in Reinhold's commentary on this section of De Revolutionibus. Chapter one contains a detailed analysis of the lunar distance, and chapter two concerns the apparent diameters of the sun, moon and shadow. The Ptolemaic method, which is the model for Copernicus and Reinhold, requires the determination of these quantities as a preliminary to the calculation of the solar distance, which is treated in chapter three. The fourth chapter is a brief analysis of the relative magnitudes of the sun, moon and earth, which Ptolemy, Copernicus and Reinhold discuss after they have reached values of the lunar and solar distances. The final chapter concerns an application of the distances - the solar and lunar parallaxes and diameters.
| Author | : Tyler Nordgren |
| Publisher | : Basic Books |
| Total Pages | : 266 |
| Release | : 2016-09-13 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0465096468 |
With beautiful illustrations and a detailed map, Sun Moon Earth has everything you need to get ready for the next solar eclipse. On April 8, 2024, millions of Americans will experience an awe-inspiring phenomenon: a total eclipse of the sun. In Sun Moon Earth, astronomer Tyler Nordgren illustrates how this most seemingly unnatural of natural phenomena was transformed from a fearsome omen to a tourist attraction. From the astrologers of ancient China and Babylon to the high priests of the Maya, Sun Moon Earth takes us around the world to show how different cultures interpreted these dramatic events. Greek philosophers discovered eclipses' cause and used them to measure their world and the cosmos beyond. Victorian-era scientists mounted eclipse expeditions during the age of globe-spanning empires. And modern-day physicists continue to use eclipses to confirm Einstein's theory of relativity. Beautifully illustrated and lyrically written, Sun Moon Earth is the ideal guide for all eclipse watchers and star gazers alike.
| Author | : Alan Hirshfeld |
| Publisher | : Myprint |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2020-12-22 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780750336925 |
How do astronomers know what they know about the stars and planets? That is the question behind today's rapid pace of cosmic discovery, for every new finding rests upon a centuries-long foundation of astronomical practice. Introduction to Stars and Planets: An activities-based exploration reveals the methods by which Earthbound observers have deduced the physical attributes of celestial bodies, whether situated within our solar neighborhood or at the far ends of the galaxy. The book's 28 mildly mathematical activities invite readers to carry out the essential work of the astronomer by utilizing real observational data sets and high-quality celestial photographs to establish the innate properties of a range of cosmic systems. Taken in sequence, these activities illustrate the epic advancement of stellar and planetary astronomy over the past century, up to the present day. Key Features Wide-ranging topical coverage of both historical and up-to-the-minute aspects of astronomical discovery Uses a learning-by-doing approach Structured, goal-oriented framework centered on the methods and physical principles by which astronomers study the universe Provides real-time educational feedback to students Introduces elementary mathematics for students to gain a truer sense of the work astronomers do
| Author | : Jillian Scudder |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 2021-09-28 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781785787553 |
| Author | : Albert Van Helden |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 213 |
| Release | : 2010-12-15 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0226848906 |
Measuring the Universe is the first history of the evolution of cosmic dimensions, from the work of Eratosthenes and Aristarchus in the third century B.C. to the efforts of Edmond Halley (1656—1742). "Van Helden's authoritative treatment is concise and informative; he refers to numerous sources of information, draws on the discoveries of modern scholarship, and presents the first book-length treatment of this exceedingly important branch of science."—Edward Harrison, American Journal of Physics "Van Helden writes well, with a flair for clear explanation. I warmly recommend this book."—Colin A. Ronan, Journal of the British Astronomical Association
| Author | : Andrea Wulf |
| Publisher | : Vintage |
| Total Pages | : 346 |
| Release | : 2012-05-01 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0307958612 |
A “thrilling adventure story" (San Francisco Chronicle) that brings to life the astronomers who in the 1700s embarked upon a quest to calculate the size of the solar system, and paints a vivid portrait of the collaborations, rivalries, and volatile international politics that hindered them at every turn. • From the author of Magnificent Rebels and New York Times bestseller The Invention of Nature. On June 6, 1761, the world paused to observe a momentous occasion: the first transit of Venus between the Earth and the Sun in more than a century. Through that observation, astronomers could calculate the size of the solar system—but only if they could compile data from many different points of the globe, all recorded during the short period of the transit. Overcoming incredible odds and political strife, astronomers from Britain, France, Russia, Germany, Sweden, and the American colonies set up observatories in the remotest corners of the world, only to be thwarted by unpredictable weather and warring armies. Fortunately, transits of Venus occur in pairs; eight years later, they would have another opportunity to succeed. Thanks to these scientists, neither our conception of the universe nor the nature of scientific research would ever be the same.
| Author | : John A. Eddy |
| Publisher | : Government Printing Office |
| Total Pages | : 316 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 9780160838088 |
" ... Concise explanations and descriptions - easily read and readily understood - of what we know of the chain of events and processes that connect the Sun to the Earth, with special emphasis on space weather and Sun-Climate."--Dear Reader.
| Author | : Pierre-Yves Bely |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 361 |
| Release | : 2017-03-23 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 131661526X |
Contains 250 questions and answers about astronomy, particular for the amateur astronomer.
| Author | : John Martineau |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 68 |
| Release | : 2002-04-01 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0802713882 |
Looks at the orbital patterns of the planets and the mathematical patterns surrounding them.
| Author | : George Kish |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 482 |
| Release | : 1978 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780674822702 |
Presents geographical writings, chronologically arranged, with a wealth of material from non-Western sources. Each section is introduced by the editor.
