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Planetary Astronomy from the Renaissance to the Rise of Astrophysics, Part A, Tycho Brahe to Newton

Planetary Astronomy from the Renaissance to the Rise of Astrophysics, Part A, Tycho Brahe to Newton

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"Planetary Astronomy from the Renaissance to the Rise of Astrophysics, Part A, Tycho Brahe to Newton" by R. Taton, C. Wilson, Michael Hoskin is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

The International Astronomical Union and the International Union for the History and Philosophy of Science have sponsored a major work on the history of astronomy, which the Press publishs are in four volumes, three of which will be divided into two parts. Publication commenced with volume 4, part A. The history of astronomy has never been tackled on this scale and depth and this major synthesis breaks wholly new ground. The individual chapters of each volume have been prepared by leading experts in every field of the history of astronomy.

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Best For: Students and scholars interested in the historical development of astronomy from the Renaissance through the early modern period.
Focus: The evolution of planetary astronomy focusing on key figures such as Tycho Brahe and Isaac Newton.
Covers: Historical advancements in astronomy, the transition from Renaissance astronomy to early astrophysics, and the scientific context of the period.
Why It Matters: Provides a detailed synthesis of the history of astronomy, offering insights into how foundational astronomical concepts and methods developed during a critical period in science.

"Planetary Astronomy from the Renaissance to the Rise of Astrophysics, Part A, Tycho Brahe to Newton" by R. Taton, C. Wilson, Michael Hoskin is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: R. Taton, C. Wilson, Michael Hoskin

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 International Astronomical Union and the International Union for the History and Philosophy of Science have sponsored a major work on the history of astronomy, which the Press publishs are in four volumes, three of which will be divided into two parts. Publication commenced with volume 4, part A. The history of astronomy has never been tackled on this scale and depth and this major synthesis breaks wholly new ground. The individual chapters of each volume have been prepared by leading experts in every field of the history of astronomy.

AuthorR. Taton, C. Wilson, Michael Hoskin
PublisherCambridge University Press
Published2003-09-18
ISBN-139780521542050
BindingPaperback
Pages316
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicGeneral Astronomy
SeriesGeneral History of Astronomy

Format: Paperback

Length: 316 pages

Language: English

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