Newton The New Era of Celestial Mechanics Discovery Journey 19: The New Era of Celestial Mechanics

Author: Jean-Pierre Maury
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: From the apple falling, comprehending the principles of planetary motion; Newton absorbed all the scientific knowledge of his time, integrating a complete theoretical system to explain everything observable. His Principia Mathematica, laid the foundation for modern science. This person of great mind, however, led a hermit-like life. This book includes: Unexpected Holiday; The Birth of Modern Astronomy; From Reflecting Telescope to Universal Gravitation; Universal Gravitation; Victories, Again and Again.