Daily Archives: February 6, 2013

Historical Astronomers in Context

Posted on February 6, 2013 by astrdylan

Galileo Galilei: 15 February 1564–8 January 1642 Occurrences during Galileo’s life: The Thirty Years’ War began in 1618 and was fought throughout Europe largely because of religious turmoil between Catholics and Protestants. The war was noteworthy because it was so destructive and long-lasting, and therefore had a large impact on European culture as a whole. Rene … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Historical Astronomers in Context

Posted on February 6, 2013 by brendanfeeley

Isaac Newton (1642-1726) was the first to accurately describe gravity and motion.  More specifically, he developed three laws of motion that identified a). objects stay in motion until acted upon; b). the relationship between Force, Mass, and Acceleration; and c). every actionary force has an equal and opposite reactionary force. The British Enlightenment took place […] Continue reading →

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Historical Astronomers in Context

Posted on February 6, 2013 by williamcpower

Nicholas Copernicus Birthday: February 19, 1473 in Torun, Poland Death: May 24, 1543 in Frauenburg, Poland Johannes Kepler Birthday: December 27, 1571 in Weil der Stadt, Württemberg Death: 1630 in Regensburg Tycho Brahe Birthday: December 14, 1546 in Scania, Denmark Death: October 24, 1601 in Prague Galeleo Galelei Birthday: February 15, 1564 Death: January 8, […] Continue reading →

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Historical Astronomers in Context

Posted on February 6, 2013 by williamrmccormick

Sir Isaac Newton (25 December 1642-20 March 1727) was important to astronomy for a few reasons. He helped invent calculus, which helped define calculations for the movements of planets and different formulas, as well as being the first to discover the law of gravity. This was pretty important to astronomy, as it explains why planets […] Continue reading →

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Historical Astronomers in Context

Posted on February 6, 2013 by ndtidol

Issac Newton (December 25, 1642 – March 20, 1726) Newton’s theory of gravitation explained why celestial bodies orbited other objects and named the force of gravity as the force responsible […] Continue reading →

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Famous Astronomers and other Stuff

Posted on February 6, 2013 by ibrahim2016

There are 5 scientists that are recognized as major astronomical figures in Europe: Nicholas Copernicus (February 19, 1473-May 24, 1543) Galileo Galilei (February 15, 1564-January 8, 1642) Johannes Kepler (December 27, 1571-November 15, 1630) Tycho Brahe (December 14, 1546-October 24, 1601) Isaac Newton (December 25, 1642-March 20, 1727) Of the 5 of these people, 3 […] Continue reading →

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Historical Astronomers in Context

Posted on February 6, 2013 by eaangel

Sir Isaac Newton was an important figure in the history of astronomy because he came up with the theory of gravity.  By understanding the physics of gravity here on Earth, scientists now understand many of the laws that govern the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Historical Astronomers in Context

Posted on February 6, 2013 by indianwm

Isaac Newton (1/4/1643 – 3/31/1727) Isaac Newton Bio 1)   During Newtons lifetime In 1648, the treaty of Westphalia was signed. This treaty ended the thirty years war which took place in Germany. In 1701, The UK of Great Britain was formed. This was when England, Scotland, and Wales all entered the Parliamentary Act of Union. […] Continue reading →

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Sir Isaac Newton

Posted on February 6, 2013 by fathomingthestars

Biography Year of Birth: 1642 Year of Death: 1727 Historical Events Occurring During the Life of Isaac Newton Great Fire of London.  This five day fire during September of 1666 is one of the most famous disasters in the history of London.  During the fire, much of London was destroyed and 100,000 people became homeless. […] Continue reading →

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