Since humans first looked towards the heavens, they have attempted to predict and explain the motions of the sun, moon, and planets. This book describes the theories of planetary motion that have been developed through the ages, from the homocentric spheres of Eudoxus to Einstein's general theory of relativity. It emphasizes the interaction between progress in astronomy and in mathematics, demonstrating how the two have been inextricably linked since Babylonian times.
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"In an authoritative, well-organized presentation of the historical developments, annotated by extensive references, Linton explains the new concepts of mathematics [...] An excellent survey of the history of this field. Highly recommended." D.E. Hogg, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, CHOICE
"This thoroughly-researched book demands the reader's attention and effort, but rewards the investment richly. It will be an important reference work for decades to come; I hope it will also provide a model for more expositions of challenging mathematical topics to a wider audience." MAA Reviews, Glen van Brummelen
"The homework requisite for the task Linton has undertaken is demanding, both in extent and depth. He has done it thoroughly and well." Journal for the History of Astronomy Curtis Wilson, St. John's College, Annapolis
"This thoroughly-researched book demands the reader's attention and effort, but rewards the investment richly. It will be an important reference work for decades to come; I hope it will also provide a model for more expositions of challenging mathematical topics to a wider audience." MAA Reviews, Glen van Brummelen
"The homework requisite for the task Linton has undertaken is demanding, both in extent and depth. He has done it thoroughly and well." Journal for the History of Astronomy Curtis Wilson, St. John's College, Annapolis
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Since man first looked towards the heavens, a great deal of effort has been put into trying to predict and explain the motions of the sun, moon, and planets. This book describes the theories of planetary motion that have been developed through the ages, from the homocentric spheres of Eudoxus, to Einstein's general theory of relativity. It emphasises the interaction between progress in astronomy and in mathematics, showing how the two have been inextricably linked since Babylonian times.
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A great deal of human effort has been expended over the past 4000 years or so in trying to predict and explain the motions of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
equatorial mean sun, equant mechanism, vicarious hypothesis, epicycle rotates, lunar apse, solar apogee, deferent radius, zodiacal period, anomalous advance, lunar apogee, apsidal line, inverse square nature, lunar theory, solar parallax, predictive astronomy, lunar problem, latitude theories, solar theory, diurnal parallax, latitude theory, eccentric deferent, deferent circle, anomalistic month, lunar model, perturbing planet Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Tycho Brahe, Rudolphine Tables, Paris Academy, Secret of the Universe, Astronomer Royal, Middle Ages, Royal Society, Epitome of Copernican Astronomy, Planetary Hypotheses, Isaac Newton, Royal Observatory, Harmony of the World, Thábit ibn Qurra, Asia Minor, Daniel Bernoulli, Euclid's Elements, Johann Bernoulli, Paris Observatory, Catholic Church, Handy Tables, Jacques Cassini, John Herschel, Milky Way, Prussian Tables, Ulugh Beg New!
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A great deal of human effort has been expended over the past 4000 years or so in trying to predict and explain the motions of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
equatorial mean sun, equant mechanism, vicarious hypothesis, epicycle rotates, lunar apse, solar apogee, deferent radius, zodiacal period, anomalous advance, lunar apogee, apsidal line, inverse square nature, lunar theory, solar parallax, predictive astronomy, lunar problem, latitude theories, solar theory, diurnal parallax, latitude theory, eccentric deferent, deferent circle, anomalistic month, lunar model, perturbing planet Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Tycho Brahe, Rudolphine Tables, Paris Academy, Secret of the Universe, Astronomer Royal, Middle Ages, Royal Society, Epitome of Copernican Astronomy, Planetary Hypotheses, Isaac Newton, Royal Observatory, Harmony of the World, Thábit ibn Qurra, Asia Minor, Daniel Bernoulli, Euclid's Elements, Johann Bernoulli, Paris Observatory, Catholic Church, Handy Tables, Jacques Cassini, John Herschel, Milky Way, Prussian Tables, Ulugh Beg New!
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- Celestial Mechanics (5-Volume Set in English & French) by Pierre Simon Laplace on 5 pages
- The Solar System (with AceAstronomy™, Virtual Astronomy Labs Printed Access Card) by Michael A. Seeds on 5 pages
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