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History and Philosophy of Western Astronomy

History and Philosophy of Western Astronomy

Authored by Nick Strobel, these web pages give a brief history of the imporatant figures associated with shaping Astronomical thought into what it is today. It covers the work and discoveries of the ancient Greeks, Ptomely, Copernicus, Galileo, Tycho Brahe, Johannes Kepler, and others. This is a part of Astronomy notes, an educational resource for introductory undergraduate astronomy classes.... Show More
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Material Type:
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Date Added to MERLOT:
July 18, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 24, 2020
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Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
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College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
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English
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