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The book explores the fascinating history of predicting solar eclipses, culminating in the upcoming event on April 8, 2024. Stephen Wolfram details a journey spanning over two millennia, showcasing how advancements in science, mathematics, and computation have enabled precise predictions. It highlights significant contributions from renowned mathematicians and physicists, the development of early computing, and the impact on space technology. The narrative emphasizes the evolution of understanding eclipses, a phenomenon that has captivated humanity throughout the ages.
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Predicting the Eclipse, Stephen Wolfram
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- 2024
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- Title
- Predicting the Eclipse
- Subtitle
- A Multimillennium Tale of Computation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stephen Wolfram
- Publisher
- Wolfram Media
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- ISBN13
- 9781579550875
- Category
- Astronomy / Space / Cosmonautics
- Description
- The book explores the fascinating history of predicting solar eclipses, culminating in the upcoming event on April 8, 2024. Stephen Wolfram details a journey spanning over two millennia, showcasing how advancements in science, mathematics, and computation have enabled precise predictions. It highlights significant contributions from renowned mathematicians and physicists, the development of early computing, and the impact on space technology. The narrative emphasizes the evolution of understanding eclipses, a phenomenon that has captivated humanity throughout the ages.