A History of Modern Planetary Physics

Volume 1, the Origin of the Solar System and the Core of the Earth from Laplace to Jeffreys: Nebulous Earth

Autor*innen

• Stephen G. Brush

Parameter

• 328 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Natur
• Natur, Tiere

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Exploring the evolution of the Nebular Hypothesis, this book delves into the nineteenth-century scientific discourse surrounding the formation of the solar system. It highlights the contributions of key figures and the impact of this theory on contemporary understanding of celestial mechanics. Through historical analysis, the narrative reveals how Laplace's ideas shaped astronomical thought and influenced future research in astrophysics.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback