The Solar System: Six Lectures Delivered at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in December, 1902 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

McDonnell, Rev. Joseph

9781440051173: The Solar System: Six Lectures Delivered at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in December, 1902 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1440051178 ISBN 13: 9781440051173

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Explore the Solar System through the lens of early 20th-century science and its bold questions.

This concise, lecture‑style work examines planetary motion, the shapes of orbits, and how scientists infer the nature of distant worlds. The book traces how astronomers link observation to theory, from Kepler’s ellipses to Newton’s gravity, and what those ideas reveal about the Sun’s reach, the planets, and their satellites. It blends detailed reasoning with accessible explanations, offering a window into both established facts and the era’s enduring mysteries.

How planets move in ellipses and how their speeds reveal orbit shapes
How rings around Saturn form a central part of the planet’s system
What meteorites and meteors tell us about bodies in our solar system
Evidence and debates about Mars, including observations and canal hypotheses

Ideal for readers curious about how early astronomers built a coherent picture of the solar system from observation, theory, and careful deduction.

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Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN 10: 1440051178
ISBN 13: 9781440051173
Einband: Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten: 148
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The Solar System (Classic Reprint)

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a captivating journey through our solar system, exploring the fascinating array of celestial bodies that dance around our Sun. The author delves into the history of scientific thought on the solar system, revealing how our understanding of comets, meteors, and shooting stars has evolved from objects of mystery to integral components of our cosmic neighbourhood. The author masterfully weaves together scientific observation and theoretical explanation, exploring the dynamics of planetary orbits, the phenomenon of tidal action, and the impact of size and mass on the evolution of planets. We learn how the planets are not merely inert objects in space, but rather dynamic systems shaped by forces such as gravity and friction, with each planet embodying a unique stage in its life cycle. The author skillfully guides the reader to appreciate the interconnectedness of our solar system, demonstrating how the orbits of comets and meteor streams are directly linked to the gravitational influence of planets. Ultimately, this book presents a compelling picture of the solar system as a complex and interconnected entity, forever in motion. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781440051173_0

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