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A History of Physical Theories of Comets, From Aristotle to Whipple

A History of Physical Theories of Comets, from Aristotle to Whipple (2008)

A History of Physical Theories of Comets, From Aristotle to Whipple

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"A History of Physical Theories of Comets, From Aristotle to Whipple" by Tofigh Heidarzadeh is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

The book describes the major physical theories of comets in the past two millennia. It describes the evolution of ideas about the nature, position, motion and constitution of comets. Unlike many works on the subject, this one focuses on details of each theory.

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Best For: Readers interested in the historical development of scientific theories about comets.
Focus: Detailed examination of the evolution of ideas regarding the nature, position, motion, and constitution of comets over two thousand years.
Covers: Major physical theories of comets from Aristotle's time to Whipple's contributions.
Why It Matters: Provides insight into how scientific understanding of comets has changed, highlighting the progression of astronomical thought and methodology.

"A History of Physical Theories of Comets, From Aristotle to Whipple" by Tofigh Heidarzadeh is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System

Author: Tofigh Heidarzadeh

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

The book describes the major physical theories of comets in the past two millennia. It describes the evolution of ideas about the nature, position, motion and constitution of comets. Unlike many works on the subject, this one focuses on details of each theory.

AuthorTofigh Heidarzadeh
PublisherSpringer
Published2008-06-02
ISBN-139781402083228
BindingHardcover
Pages344
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System
SeriesArchimedes

Format: Hardcover

Length: 344 pages

Language: English

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