KEPLER - Bryant, Walter W.
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In order to emphasise the importance of the reforms introduced into astronomy by Kepler, it will be well to sketch briefly the history of the theories which he had to overthrow. In very early times it must have been realised that the sun and moon were continually changing their places among the stars. The day, the month, and the year were obvious divisions of time, and longer periods were suggested by the tabulation of eclipses. We can imagine the respect accorded to the Chaldaean sages who first discovered that eclipses could be predicted, and how the philosophers of Mesopotamia must have…mehr

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In order to emphasise the importance of the reforms introduced into astronomy by Kepler, it will be well to sketch briefly the history of the theories which he had to overthrow. In very early times it must have been realised that the sun and moon were continually changing their places among the stars. The day, the month, and the year were obvious divisions of time, and longer periods were suggested by the tabulation of eclipses. We can imagine the respect accorded to the Chaldaean sages who first discovered that eclipses could be predicted, and how the philosophers of Mesopotamia must have sought eagerly for evidence of fresh periodic laws. Certain of the stars, which appeared to wander, and were hence called planets, provided an extended field for these speculations. Among the Chaldaeans and Babylonians the knowledge gradually acquired was probably confined to the priests and utilised mainly for astrological prediction or the fixing of religious observances.
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Walter W. Bryant was a skilled author recognized for his profound literary contributions, particularly "Kepler." He was born and died in 1865 to 1923. His writing assists people in connecting with and understanding one another. The author's works are full of originality and passion, transporting readers to other realms and emotions. Bryant's works stretched the boundaries of conventional storytelling, providing readers with a unique blend of science, philosophy, and imaginative thinking. He possessed a sharp mind and an in-depth understanding of science and the human circumstance. Bryant's literary career, which began in 1865, was marked by a keen interest in the natural world and cosmic mysteries. "Kepler," one of his most notable works, illustrates his love with science as well as his ability to merge scientific principles into interesting fiction. Bryant probably wrote about the life and achievements of Johannes Kepler, the famed German astronomer known for his laws of planetary motion, in "Kepler." While information on Walter W. Bryant's life and works is limited, his commitment to combining literature and science in "Kepler" indicates his desire to expand the scope of literary inquiry.