Uncentering the Earth: Copernicus and the revolutions of the heavenly spheres

An analysis of the astronomer's pivotal sixteenth-century work traces how his challenge to beliefs about an Earth-centric solar system had a profound influence on the ways in which humanity understands itself and the universe.

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1. Verfasser: Vollmann, William T. 1959- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York [u.a.] Norton 2006
Ausgabe:1. ed.
Schriftenreihe:Great discoveries
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Zusammenfassung:An analysis of the astronomer's pivotal sixteenth-century work traces how his challenge to beliefs about an Earth-centric solar system had a profound influence on the ways in which humanity understands itself and the universe.
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references
Beschreibung:295 S. Ill.
ISBN:0393059693

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