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Kepler and the Universe: How One Man Revolutionized Astronomy by Love, David K.

Kepler and the Universe: How One Man Revolutionized Astronomy

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Contributors:

David K. Love, Richard Ellis (Foreword by)

Publisher:

Prometheus Books

Binding:

Hardcover

Book Category:

Biography & Autobiography, Science

Book Subcategory:

Science & Technology, Space Science, History

Book Topic:

Astronomy

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Release Date:

2015-11-10

ISBN 13:

9781633881068

Weight:

1 lbs

Size:

9.10 x 6.10 x 0.80 inches

Pages:

254

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A contemporary of Galileo and a forerunner of Isaac Newton, Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) was a pioneering German scientist and a pivotal figure in the history of astronomy. This colorful, well-researched biography brings the man and his scientific discoveries to life, showing how his contributions were every bit as important as those of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton. It was Kepler who first advocated the completely new concept of a physical force emanating from the sun that controls the motion of the planets--today we call this gravity and take it for granted. He also established that the orbits of the planets were elliptical in shape and not circular. And his three laws of planetary motion are still used by contemporary astronomers and space scientists. The author focuses not just on these and other momentous breakthroughs but also on Kepler's arduous life, punctuated by frequent tragedy and hardships. His first wife died young, and eight of the twelve children he fathered succumbed to disease in infancy or childhood. He was frequently caught up in the religious persecutions of the day. His mother narrowly escaped death when she was accused of being a witch.Intermingling historical and personal details of Kepler's life with lucid explanations of his scientific research, this book presents a sympathetic portrait of the man and underscores the critical importance of Kepler's discoveries in the history of astronomy.

About the Author
David K. Love is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society and holds a BSc honors degree in astronomy from University College London. After a career as an accountant at British Telecom, he took early voluntary retirement to pursue his scientific interests and writing. He lectures frequently on the history of astronomy and on the origins and evolution of our universe.

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