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Since man first looked towards the heavens, a great deal of effort has been put into trying to predict and explain the motions of the sun, moon and planets. Developments in man's understanding have been closely linked to progress in the mathematical sciences. Whole new areas of mathematics, such as trigonometry, were developed to aid astronomical calculations, and on numerous occasions throughout history, breakthroughs in astronomy have only been possible because of progress in mathematics. This book describes the theories of planetary motion that have been developed through the ages, beginning with the homocentric spheres of Eudoxus and ending with Einstein's general theory of relativity. It emphasizes the interaction between progress in astronomy and in mathematics, showing how the two have been inextricably linked since Babylonian times. This valuable text is accessible to a wide audience, from amateur astronomers to professional historians of astronomy.

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Book category Books in English Mathematics & science Science: general issues History of science

• Full title: From Eudoxus to Einstein
• Subtitle: A History of Mathematical Astronomy
• Author: C. M. Linton
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 532
• EAN: 9780521045711
• ISBN: 0521045711
• ID: 02019914
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Weight: 796 g
• Dimensions: 229 × 159 × 32 mm
• Date of publishing: 20. December 2007

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