The Solar System Six Lectures Delivered at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in December, 1902 Classic Reprint
Percival Lowell
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Hook line: A clear, accessible tour of the solar system that ties observation to the laws that govern cosmic motion. Discover how early 20th‑century science built our current view of the Sun, planets, and distant worlds.
In these MIT lectures from 1902, Percival Lowell explains what defines a planet, how their orbits reveal a common gravitational order, and why the solar system feels both intimate and immense. He traces the roots of planetary motion to Kepler and Newton, then shows how patterns like ellipses, speed, and distance separate planets from comets and meteors. The discussion moves from the Sun outward to Mars, Saturn, and beyond, blending theory with striking observations.
The book also dives into how we understand planetary surfaces and atmospheres, the curious case of Mars’ canals, and what such lines might imply about life or intelligence on another world. It covers Saturn’s rings, its family of moons, and the ways these systems illuminate the forces shaping every body that travels the heavens. Throughout, the emphasis is on careful reasoning, measured observation, and the evolving science of the solar system.
- How planetary orbits are determined and classified, with a focus on ellipses, conic sections, and speed at distance.
- Relation between synodic and sidereal periods, and what they reveal about orbital distances.
- Meteors, meteorites, and what their orbits say about their origins within our solar system.
- M Mars and Saturn: landscapes, possible life indicators, rings, and satellites, explained with evidence and cautions about interpretation.
Ideal for readers curious about astronomy, the history of planetary science, and how early researchers linked observation to cosmic order.
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Titel: The Solar System Six Lectures Delivered at ...
Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
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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 Verkäufers 9781440051173_0
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