From eudoxus to einstein: a history of mathematical astronomy
Auteur :
Linton, C. M.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521045711
Date de publication :
20 déc. 2007
Dimensions :
22,6 x 15,3 x 3,0 cm
Poids :
792 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Since Babylonian times, 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, emphasizing the interaction between progress in astronomy and mathematics.