Walter W. Bryant

Kepler (eBook, ePUB)

Pioneers of Progress Men of Science

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Produktbeschreibung

Johannes Kepler was a German astronomer, mathematician, and astrologer. He is a key figure in the seventh century scientific revolution, best known for his laws of planetary motion, and his books Astronomia nova, Harmonices Mundi, and Epitome Astronomiae Copernicanae. These works also provided one of the foundations for Newton's theory of universal gravitation.

Kepler was a mathematics teacher at a seminary school in Graz, where he became an associate of Prince Hans Ulrich von Eggenberg. Later he became an assistant to the astronomer Tycho Brahe in Prague, and eventually the imperial mathematician to Emperor Rudolf II and his two successors Matthias and Ferdinand II. He also taught mathematics in Linz, and was an adviser to General Wallenstein.
Additionally, he did fundamental work in the field of optics, invented an improved version of the refracting (or Keplerian) telescope, and was mentioned in the telescopic discoveries of his contemporary Galileo Galilei.

He was a corresponding member of the Accademia dei Lincei in Rome.Kepler lived in an era when there was no clear distinction between astronomy and astrology, but there was a strong division between astronomy (a branch of mathematics within the liberal arts) and physics (a branch of natural philosophy). Kepler also incorporated religious arguments and reasoning into his work, motivated by the religious conviction and belief that God had created the world according to an intelligible plan that is accessible through the natural light of reason. Kepler described his new astronomy as "celestial physics", as "an excursion into Aristotle's Metaphysics", and as "a supplement to Aristotle's On the Heavens",transforming the ancient tradition of physical cosmology by treating astronomy as part of a universal mathematical physics.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Balungi Francis
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Januar 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9791220245845
• Artikelnr.: 60875941

Autorenporträt

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.