A New Astronomy
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Old And New Astronomy
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Author : Richard Anthony Proctor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1892
Old And New Astronomy written by Richard Anthony Proctor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1892 with Astronomy categories.
Johannes Kepler And The New Astronomy
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Author : James R. Voelkel
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2001-10-11
Johannes Kepler And The New Astronomy written by James R. Voelkel and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-10-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) is remembered, along with Copernicus and Galileo, as one of the greatest Renaissance astronomers. A gifted analytical thinker, he made major contributions to physics, astronomy, and mathematics. Kepler was trained as a theologian, yet did not hesitate to challenge church doctrine and prevailing scientific beliefs by supporting the theory of a Sun-centered solar system. As Imperial Mathematician to the Holy Roman Emperor, he analyzed the precise observations of the heavens that his predecessor, the great astronomer Tycho Brahe, had recorded. The book follows the ingenious scientist along the difficult pathway from raw data to his monumental discovery--the three Laws of Planetary Motion. Kepler also made fundamental contributions to optical theory, including a correct description of the function of the eye and a new and improved telescope design. His unique Rudolfine Tables, universal calculations of planetary motion, were unprecedented in their accuracy. James Voelkel vividly describes these scientific achievements, providing enough background in astronomy and geometry so even beginners can follow Kepler's thinking and enjoy this book. Equally captivating is his account of Kepler's tumultuous life, plagued by misery, disease, war, and fervent religious persecution.Oxford Portraits in Science is an ongoing series of scientific biographies for young adults. Written by top scholars and writers, each biography examines the personality of its subject as well as the thought process leading to his or her discoveries. These illustrated biographies combine accessible technical information with compelling personal stories to portray the scientists whose work has shaped our understanding of the natural world.
New Astronomy
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Author : Johannes Kepler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
New Astronomy written by Johannes Kepler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Science categories.
News From Mars
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Author : Joshua Nall
language : en
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
Release Date : 2019-08-13
News From Mars written by Joshua Nall and has been published by University of Pittsburgh Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-13 with Science categories.
Mass media in the late nineteenth century was full of news from Mars. In the wake of Giovanni Schiaparelli’s 1877 discovery of enigmatic dark, straight lines on the red planet, astronomers and the public at large vigorously debated the possibility that it might be inhabited. As rivalling scientific practitioners looked to marshal allies and sway public opinion—through newspapers, periodicals, popular books, exhibitions, and encyclopaedias—they exposed disagreements over how the discipline of astronomy should be organized and how it should establish acceptable conventions of discourse. News from Mars provides a new account of this extraordinary episode in the history of astronomy, revealing how major transformations in astronomical practice across Britain and America were inextricably tied up with popular scientific culture and a transatlantic news economy that enabled knowledge to travel. As Joshua Nall argues, astronomers were journalists, too, eliding practice with communication in consequential ways. As writers and editors, they played a pivotal role in the emergence of a “new astronomy” dedicated to the study of the physical constitution and life history of celestial objects, blurring harsh distinctions between those who produced esoteric knowledge and those who disseminated it.
A New Astronomy
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Author : David TODD
language : en
Publisher: HOLISTENCE PUBLICATIONS
Release Date : 2023-12-28
A New Astronomy written by David TODD and has been published by HOLISTENCE PUBLICATIONS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-28 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
The New Astronomy
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Author : Nigel Henbest
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1996-08-28
The New Astronomy written by Nigel Henbest and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-08-28 with Science categories.
The New Astronomy is a rich kaleidoscope of the finest images of planets, stars, galaxies and the universe. It presents a host of new information, gathered from right across the spectrum: spanning the colourful universe from X-rays, through ultraviolet, visible and infrared, and out to the radio waves. Nigel Henbest and Michael Marten take us on a journey in which we view the variety of the cosmos and its contents through every available window. The first edition of The New Astronomy created a sensation, as no accessible description of modern astronomy had attempted to assemble images from so wide a range. For the new edition there are almost 200 entirely new pictures, selected from the Hubble Space Telescope and orbiting X-ray detectors, as well as from very large telescopes based at Mauna Kea, Hawaii and in the Canary Islands. The new science includes intriguing images from gravitational lenses, which are natural telescopes created by black holes inside other galaxies, and a full description of the latest images of the background radiation of the universe. From the nearby planets to, quite literally, the edge of the observable universe, this book is a brilliant synthesis of all that is new in the astronomy of today. Each object described is displayed in a variety of wavelengths. The non-technical text explains the science behind the objects, and it has been substantially re-written for this second edition.
The New Astronomy
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Author : S. P. Langley
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-07-21
The New Astronomy written by S. P. Langley and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-21 with Fiction categories.
In 'The New Astronomy,' S. P. Langley presents an exhaustive synthesis of astronomical science as it stood in the late 19th century, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution from classical celestial mechanics to modern astrophysics. The work is meticulously detailed, offering a comprehensive examination of the sun—its physical properties, surroundings, and immense energy—a topic of great scientific inquiry of its time. Langley's exploration extends beyond our central star to address the broader celestial phenomena, including the planets and the moon, meteors, comets, and an analysis of the starry heavens. His prose marries precision with accessibility, catering to both the dedicated scholar and the educated enthusiast, and situates itself within the broader literary context of scientific treatises aimed at disseminating advanced knowledge to a wider audience.nnS. P. Langley, an astute observer and a visionary in the field of astrophysics, brought his significant expertise and insights to bear in 'The New Astronomy.' His background as an astronomer and physicist, coupled with his role as the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, provided him a unique vantage point to capture and characterize the scientific zeitgeist. It is this intersection of practical experience and institutional knowledge that underpins Langley's work, propelling it beyond mere academic exercise into an act of scientific heritage preservation. His book does not merely chronicle contemporary understandings but also sets the stage for future inquiry and discovery, inspiring subsequent generations of astronomers.nnThis tome is essential for those seeking to grasp the historical underpinnings of astrophysics and to understand the intellectual currents of the late 19th century that shaped our comprehension of the cosmos. 'The New Astronomy' remains a landmark work, capturing a moment when humanity's grasp of the heavens transitioned into a new era of scientific understanding. Langley's rigorous scholarship and clear presentation create a valuable resource for historians of science, astronomy enthusiasts, and professional astronomers who wish to pay homage to the foundation upon which their current work is built. It is recommended for its depth, historical significance, and for providing an insightful glimpse into the astronomical knowledge of a bygone era.
Kepler S Philosophy And The New Astronomy
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Author : Rhonda Martens
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2009-08-16
Kepler S Philosophy And The New Astronomy written by Rhonda Martens and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-16 with Science categories.
Johannes Kepler contributed importantly to every field he addressed. He changed the face of astronomy by abandoning principles that had been in place for two millennia, made important discoveries in optics and mathematics, and was an uncommonly good philosopher. Generally, however, Kepler's philosophical ideas have been dismissed as irrelevant and even detrimental to his legacy of scientific accomplishment. Here, Rhonda Martens offers the first extended study of Kepler's philosophical views and shows how those views helped him construct and justify the new astronomy. Martens notes that since Kepler became a Copernican before any empirical evidence supported Copernicus over the entrenched Ptolemaic system, his initial reasons for preferring Copernicanism were not telescope observations but rather methodological and metaphysical commitments. Further, she shows that Kepler's metaphysics supported the strikingly modern view of astronomical method that led him to discover the three laws of planetary motion and to wed physics and astronomy--a key development in the scientific revolution. By tracing the evolution of Kepler's thought in his astronomical, metaphysical, and epistemological works, Martens explores the complex interplay between changes in his philosophical views and the status of his astronomical discoveries. She shows how Kepler's philosophy paved the way for the discovery of elliptical orbits and provided a defense of physical astronomy's methodological soundness. In doing so, Martens demonstrates how an empirical discipline was inspired and profoundly shaped by philosophical assumptions.
The New Astronomy Opening The Electromagnetic Window And Expanding Our View Of Planet Earth
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Author : Wayne Orchiston
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2006-01-17
The New Astronomy Opening The Electromagnetic Window And Expanding Our View Of Planet Earth written by Wayne Orchiston and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-17 with Science categories.
This is an unusual book, combining as it does papers on astrobiology, history of astronomy and sundials, but—after all—Woody Sullivan is an unusual man. In late 2003 I spent two fruitful and enjoyable months in the Astronomy Department at the University of Washington (UW) working on archival material accumulated over the decades by Woody, for a book we will co-author with Jessica Chapman on the early development of Australian astronomy. The only serious intellectual distraction I faced during this period was planning for an IAU colloquium on transits of Venus scheduled for June 2004 in England, where I was down to present the ‘Cook’ paper. I knew Woody was also interested in transits (and, indeed, anything remotely connected with shadows—see his paper on page 3), and in discussing the Preston meeting with him it transpired that his 60th birthday was timed to occur just one week later. This was where the seed of ‘Woodfest’ began to germinate. Why not invite friends and colleagues to join Woody in Seattle and celebrate this proud event? I put the idea to Woody and others at UW, they liked it, and ‘Woodfest’ was born.
Astrostatistical Challenges For The New Astronomy
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Author : Joseph M. Hilbe
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-11-07
Astrostatistical Challenges For The New Astronomy written by Joseph M. Hilbe and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-07 with Mathematics categories.
Astrostatistical Challenges for the New Astronomy presents a collection of monographs authored by several of the disciplines leading astrostatisticians, i.e. by researchers from the fields of statistics and astronomy-astrophysics, who work in the statistical analysis of astronomical and cosmological data. Eight of the ten monographs are enhancements of presentations given by the authors as invited or special topics in astrostatistics papers at the ISI World Statistics Congress (2011, Dublin, Ireland). The opening chapter, by the editor, was adapted from an invited seminar given at Los Alamos National Laboratory (2011) on the history and current state of the discipline; the second chapter by Thomas Loredo was adapted from his invited presentation at the Statistical Challenges in Modern Astronomy V conference (2011, Pennsylvania State University), presenting insights regarding frequentist and Bayesian methods of estimation in astrostatistical analysis. The remaining monographs are research papers discussing various topics in astrostatistics. The monographs provide the reader with an excellent overview of the current state astrostatistical research, and offer guidelines as to subjects of future research. Lead authors for each chapter respectively include Joseph M. Hilbe (Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Arizona State Univ); Thomas J. Loredo (Dept of Astronomy, Cornell Univ); Stefano Andreon (INAF-Osservatorio Astronomico di Brera, Italy); Martin Kunz ( Institute for Theoretical Physics, Univ of Geneva, Switz); Benjamin Wandel ( Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris, Univ Pierre et Marie Curie, France); Roberto Trotta (Astrophysics Group, Dept of Physics, Imperial College London, UK); Phillip Gregory (Dept of Astronomy, Univ of British Columbia, Canada); Marc Henrion (Dept of Mathematics, Imperial College, London, UK); Asis Kumar Chattopadhyay (Dept of Statistics, Univ of Calcutta, India); Marisa March (Astrophysics Group, Dept of Physics, Imperial College, London, UK)./body