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The Eye of Heaven
Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler
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The book offers a captivating exploration of early astronomy through the lenses of Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Kepler. Owen Gingerich delves into the transformative shift from an earth-centered universe to a sun-centered model, enriching readers’ understanding of the historical context and thought processes of these pioneering astronomers. Through collected essays, it serves as an inspirational resource for students, encouraging them to engage with the science and philosophy that shaped our understanding of the cosmos.
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The Eye of Heaven, Owen Gingerich
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- 1997
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- Title
- The Eye of Heaven
- Subtitle
- Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Owen Gingerich
- Publisher
- American Inst. of Physics
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 456
- ISBN13
- 9780883188637
- Category
- Nature in general
- Description
- The book offers a captivating exploration of early astronomy through the lenses of Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Kepler. Owen Gingerich delves into the transformative shift from an earth-centered universe to a sun-centered model, enriching readers’ understanding of the historical context and thought processes of these pioneering astronomers. Through collected essays, it serves as an inspirational resource for students, encouraging them to engage with the science and philosophy that shaped our understanding of the cosmos.