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Kepler is the perfect audiobook for science and history geeks! In this delightful biography of one of astronomy's greatest stars, Walter W. Bryant brings to life the story of John (or Johannes) Kepler, who discovered the physical laws that govern the motion of the planets and stars. Kepler's life in the early 17th century was filled with themes common to even today's modern scientists: securing funding to continue his work, finding colleagues who agreed with his theories, avoiding persecution by the church.

In this book, Walter W. Bryant traces the history of astronomy through the ages. We start at the very beginning, where astronomy was an occupation of priests, move with the help of the Arabs through the middle ages to the (re-) discovery of the heliocentric system by Copernicus, Brahe, Kepler, and Galileo. A discussion of Newton and his laws follows as well as a description of the biographies and works of successors like Halley, Herschel, and Bessel. The second half of the book deals with (at the time) recent discoveries with respect to our solar system and the comets, meteors, and stars ...

Embark on an enlightening journey through the cosmos with "Kepler," a podcast that delves into the revolutionary ideas and discoveries of astronomy's transformative figures. Each episode invites listeners to explore the intricate connections between celestial mechanics, the evolution of scientific thought, and the pivotal moments that shaped our understanding of the universe. As we navigate the intellectual landscape of the pre-Keplerian era and the groundbreaking contributions of Johannes Kepler himself, this rotating collection offers a diverse array of complete audiobooks that illuminate ...

Embark on a journey through the cosmos and the evolution of scientific thought, inspired by the revolutionary figure of Galileo Galilei. This podcast illuminates the profound impact of observational astronomy, the scientific method, and the quest for knowledge against the backdrop of historical challenges and triumphs. With each episode, listeners can delve into a rotating collection of audiobooks that celebrate the spirit of inquiry, exploration, and the relentless pursuit of truth. This is not merely a recounting of a single narrative but a series of unique explorations that reveal the ...