Kepler - Couverture souple

Walter W. Bryant

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9363604799 ISBN 13 : 9789363604797

Editeur : Zinc Read, 2024

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Bryant begins the narrative by contextualizing Kepler’s early life in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, detailing his upbringing in a time of significant scientific and religious upheaval. He discusses Kepler's education, his fascination with astronomy, and how his initial career was marked by challenges, including the prevailing belief in the geocentric model of the universe. Despite these obstacles, Kepler's determination and intellect led him to study under the famous astronomer Tycho Brahe, where he began to formulate his groundbreaking ideas. The biography meticulously outlines Kepler's major scientific achievements, including his three laws of planetary motion, which fundamentally altered humanity's understanding of the cosmos. Bryant explains the mathematical principles behind these laws and their implications for future astronomical studies, highlighting how Kepler's work laid the foundation for Newton's theory of gravitation. Additionally, the book addresses the personal struggles Kepler faced, including financial difficulties, family tragedies, and the opposition he encountered from contemporaries who resisted his innovative ideas.

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