Opera Omnia, Vol. 7 (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

0366346156 / 9780366346158

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Print on Demand. This book is a compilation of three treatises on the nature, origins, and significance of comets, penned by Johannes Kepler in the early 17th century. Kepler offers a detailed and scientific examination of these celestial phenomena, challenging the prevalent Aristotelian view of comets as atmospheric disturbances and instead positing that they originate in the vast expanse of the cosmos beyond Earth's atmosphere. Through meticulous observation and analysis of data, Kepler proposes that comets traverse the celestial sphere along elliptical paths, often extending far beyond the orbit of Saturn. He further speculates on their physical composition, suggesting they are composed of a tenuous, ethereal substance that condenses and becomes visible as they approach the Sun. Kepler's work on comets, grounded in empirical evidence and pioneering a new understanding of their nature, laid the groundwork for subsequent astronomical investigations and contributed significantly to the development of modern astronomy. 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.…

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Title
Opera Omnia, Vol. 7 (Classic Reprint)
Author
Johannes Kepler
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Forgotten Books
Publication year
2024
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English
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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