Astronomy Without Mathematics Etc
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Astronomy Without Mathematics Etc
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Author : Edmund Beckett DENISON (afterwards BECKETT (Edmund) Baron Grimthorpe.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1865
Astronomy Without Mathematics Etc written by Edmund Beckett DENISON (afterwards BECKETT (Edmund) Baron Grimthorpe.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1865 with categories.
Comets
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Author : P. Andrew Karam
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2017-10-15
Comets written by P. Andrew Karam and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-15 with Science categories.
Radiating fire and ice, comets as a phenomenon seem part science, part myth. Two thousand years ago when a comet shot across the night sky, it convinced the Romans that Julius Caesar was a god. In 1066, Halley’s Comet was interpreted as a foreshadowing of the death of Harold the Second in the Battle of Hastings. Even today the arrival of a comet often feels auspicious, confirming our hopes, fears, and sense of wonder in the universe. In Comets, P. Andrew Karam takes the reader on a far-ranging exploration of these most beautiful and dramatic objects in the skies, revealing how comets and humanity have been interwoven throughout history. He delves into the science of comets and how it has changed over time; the way comets have been depicted in art, religion, literature, and popular culture; and how comets have appeared in the heavens through the centuries. Comprehensive in scope and beautifully illustrated throughout, the book will appeal not only to the budding astronomer, but to anyone with an appreciation for these compelling and remarkable celestial bodies.
Greek Astronomy
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Author : Sir Thomas L. Heath
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2012-04-30
Greek Astronomy written by Sir Thomas L. Heath and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-30 with Science categories.
Astronomy as a science began with the Ionian philosophers, with whom Greek philosophy and mathematics also began. While the Egyptians and Babylonians had accomplished much of astronomical worth, it remained for the unrivalled speculative genius of the Greeks, in particular, their mathematical genius, to lay the foundations of the true science of astronomy. In this classic study, a noted scholar discusses in lucid detail the specific advances made by the Greeks, many of whose ideas anticipated the discoveries of modern astronomy. Pythagoras, born at Samos about 572 B.C., was probably the first to hold that the earth is spherical in shape, while his later followers anticipated Copernicus with the then-startling hypothesis that the earth was not the center of the universe but a planet like the others. Heraclides of Pontus (c. 388–315 B.C.), a pupil of Plato, declared that the apparent daily rotation of the heavenly bodies is due, not to a rotation of the heavenly sphere about an axis through the center of the earth, but to the rotation of the earth itself around its own axis. Secondly, Heraclides discovered that Venus and Mercury revolve around the sun like satellites. Perhaps the greatest astronomer of antiquity was Hipparchus, who flourished between 161 and 126 B.C. He compiled a catalog of fixed stars to the number 850 or more, made great improvements in the instruments used for astronomical observations, and discovered the precession of the equinoxes, among other accomplishments. The astronomy of Hipparchus takes its definitive form in the Syntaxis (commonly called the Almagest) of Ptolemy, written about A.D. 150, which held the field until the time of Copernicus. The extraordinary achievements of these and many more Greek theorists are given full coverage in this erudite account, which blends exceptional clarity with a readable style to produce a work that is not only indispensable for astronomers and historians of science but easily accessible to science-minded lay readers.
The Theoretical Minimum
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Author : Leonard Susskind
language : en
Publisher: Basic Books
Release Date : 2014-04-22
The Theoretical Minimum written by Leonard Susskind and has been published by Basic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-22 with Education categories.
A master teacher presents the ultimate introduction to classical mechanics for people who are serious about learning physics "Beautifully clear explanations of famously 'difficult' things," -- Wall Street Journal If you ever regretted not taking physics in college -- or simply want to know how to think like a physicist -- this is the book for you. In this bestselling introduction to classical mechanics, physicist Leonard Susskind and hacker-scientist George Hrabovsky offer a first course in physics and associated math for the ardent amateur. Challenging, lucid, and concise, The Theoretical Minimum provides a tool kit for amateur scientists to learn physics at their own pace.
Dark Matter Dark Energy Dark Gravity
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Author : Stephen Perrenod
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2013-04-17
Dark Matter Dark Energy Dark Gravity written by Stephen Perrenod and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-17 with Dark energy (Astronomy) categories.
Dark Matter, Dark Energy and Dark Gravity make life possible!This book for the lay reader provides a summary of the latest astrophysical observational results and theoretical insights into what we know and what we hope to learn about dark matter, dark energy, and dark gravity.How did the profound beauty of our Earth, our Solar System, our Milky Way galaxy and indeed our universe unfold? Dark matter, dark energy, and dark gravity have made all the difference in how the universe has developed, and have been key to creating the overall environment that makes life possible. We have only recently developed the ability to begin unlocking their secrets, thus providing a deeper insight into how a universe of our type is possible. It seems that because of dark matter, dark energy and dark (weak) gravity, our universe has the right attributes for the development of complex structure and the evolution of intelligent life that can engage in the quest to understand our world. These "dark" or more hidden attributes of the cosmos have very good outcomes.In particular, the existence of dark matter makes it easier to form complex structures, including galaxies, stars and planets through gravitational collapse of denser regions of the universe. Planets are the most suitable abodes for the development of life. Dark energy acts to extend the lifetime of the universe by counteracting gravity and driving continued expansion of the universe.Even as far back as the 1930s there has been evidence that most of the matter in the universe was not visible via electromagnetic radiation (optical light, radio waves, etc.). By the last few decades of the 20th century, the case for a considerable amount of this dark matter was very strong. It is the second largest contributor to the total mass-energy of the universe. We don't know what it is and there are various candidates to explain it; nevertheless we see the gravitational effects of dark matter everywhere on the largest scales. Recent observational results indicate that dark matter dominates by a factor of 6 relative to the ordinary matter that makes up stars, planets, and living things.We now know that the major contributor to the mass-energy of the universe is not the substantial dark matter, but the 'newer' so-called dark energy. Dark energy acts to some extent as a negative gravity, and for the last several billion years has driven the expansion of the universe to a faster and faster pace, overcoming even the gravitational effect of dark matter. We have a general idea that it is the irreducible energy found in every volume of space, even in the absence of matter - in the vacuum. We don't understand why it takes the value that it does, one that is small in quantum particle physics terms, but nevertheless is of great significance on the large cosmological scale of the universe. The third important aspect to consider is not a mass-energy component, but the nature of gravity and space-time. The big question here is - why is gravity so relatively weak, as compared to the other 3 forces of nature? These 3 forces are the electromagnetic force, the strong nuclear force, and the weak nuclear force. Gravity is different - it has a dark or hidden side. It may very well operate in extra dimensions beyond the normal 4 dimensions of space-time that we can observe. This is what we mean in this book by "dark gravity".
Mathematical Cosmology And Extragalactic Astronomy
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 1976-02-19
Mathematical Cosmology And Extragalactic Astronomy written by and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976-02-19 with Mathematics categories.
Mathematical Cosmology and Extragalactic Astronomy
Auction Catalogues Of Books
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Author : Puttick and Simpson (messrs.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1846
Auction Catalogues Of Books written by Puttick and Simpson (messrs.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1846 with categories.
Heavenly Mathematics
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Author : Glen Van Brummelen
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2017-04-04
Heavenly Mathematics written by Glen Van Brummelen 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 2017-04-04 with Mathematics categories.
"Spherical trigonometry was at the heart of astronomy and ocean-going navigation for two millennia. The discipline was a mainstay of mathematics education for centuries, and it was a standard subject in high schools until the 1950s. Today, however, it is rarely taught. Heavenly Mathematics traces the rich history of this forgotten art, revealing how the cultures of classical Greece, medieval Islam, and the modern West used spherical trigonometry to chart the heavens and the Earth."--Jacket.
Catalogue Of The Central Lending Department Ratcliff Place
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Author : Birmingham Free Libraries
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1885
Catalogue Of The Central Lending Department Ratcliff Place written by Birmingham Free Libraries and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1885 with categories.
The Library Of Cornell University
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Author : Cornell University Library
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1882
The Library Of Cornell University written by Cornell University Library and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1882 with categories.