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Historical Astronomers in Context

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Tejas Mahesh

Isaac Newton Isaac Newton’s major life work was his book Principia Mathematica where he detailed his three laws of motion, gravitational law and other astronomical phenomena. He also created Calculus independently of Leibniz. Using his law of gravity, he derived Kepler’s three laws of planetary motion. Historical Events and Figure Scientific Revolution: The Scientific Revolution […] Continue reading →

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Astronomical Discoveries in Context

Posted on February 3, 2024 by James Bamshad

Nicolas Copernicus was both a mathematician and an astronomer, born on February 19th 1473 and passed on May 24th, 1543. He studied astronomy and astrology at the University of Cracow, leaving before completing his degree. His most important work was establishing the heliocentric model of the solar system. He challenged the geocentric model that stated […] Continue reading →

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Historical Astronomers in Context

Posted on February 3, 2024 by katie shapiro

Johannes Kepler “The diversity of the phenomena of Nature is so great, and the treasures hidden in the heavens so rich, precisely in order that the human mind shall never be lacking in fresh nourishment”-Kepler HISTORICAL ASTRONOMER One of the most fascinating and revolutionary astronomers in history was Johannes Kepler. He was born in Weil […] Continue reading →

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