Theory of the Motion of the Heavenly Bodies Moving about the Sun in Conic Sections: A Translation of Gauss's Theoria Motus (1857) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161753431)

Theory of the Motion of the Heavenly Bodies Moving About the Sun in Conic Sections is a book written by Carl Friedrich Gauss, a German mathematician and physicist, and published in 1857. The book is a translation of Gauss's earlier work, Theoria Motus, which was originally published in Latin in 1809. In this book, Gauss presents his theory of the motion of the planets and other celestial bodies as they orbit the sun. He uses conic sections, such as ellipses and hyperbolas, to describe the shape of these orbits and the movement of the bodies within them. Gauss's theory is based on his extensive mathematical calculations and observations of the positions and movements of the planets over time.The book is considered a landmark in the field of celestial mechanics, as it provides a mathematical framework for understanding the motion of the planets and other objects in our solar system. Gauss's work was influential in the development of modern astronomy and space exploration, and his theories continue to be studied and applied today.Overall, Theory of the Motion of the Heavenly Bodies Moving About the Sun in Conic Sections is a seminal work in the history of science, offering a detailed and rigorous analysis of the mechanics of our solar system.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: Carl Friedrich Gauss
ISBN-10: 1161753435
ISBN-13: 9781161753431
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 388
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.61lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.88d