A Commentary On The Systems Which Have Been Advanced For Explaining The Planetary Motions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163751664)

""A Commentary On The Systems Which Have Been Advanced For Explaining The Planetary Motions"" is a book written by James Burney, a British astronomer, in the 18th century. The book is a comprehensive analysis of various theories and systems that had been proposed to explain the movements of planets in the solar system. Burney discusses the works of prominent astronomers such as Copernicus, Kepler, and Newton, and evaluates their theories in light of the latest observations and discoveries. The book covers topics such as the heliocentric and geocentric models, the laws of planetary motion, and the role of gravity in the solar system. Burney also provides his own insights and criticisms of the different systems, offering a valuable contribution to the field of astronomy. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the development of scientific thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Burney
ISBN-10: 1163751669
ISBN-13: 9781163751664
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 62
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.13d